Add 90/98 and 12/72
90/98 + 12/72 is 319/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
90/98 = 90 × 36/98 × 36 = 3240/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
12/72 = 12 × 49/72 × 49 = 588/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/3528 + 588/3528 = 3240 + 588/3528 = 3828/3528 - 3828/3528 simplified gives 319/294
- So, 90/98 + 12/72 = 319/294
In mixed form: 125/294
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