Add 9/72 and 10/98
9/72 + 10/98 is 89/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
9/72 = 9 × 49/72 × 49 = 441/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
10/98 = 10 × 36/98 × 36 = 360/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
441/3528 + 360/3528 = 441 + 360/3528 = 801/3528 - 801/3528 simplified gives 89/392
- So, 9/72 + 10/98 = 89/392
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