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Add 90/98 and 12/72

90/98 + 12/72 is 319/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    90/98 = 90 × 36/98 × 36 = 3240/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    12/72 = 12 × 49/72 × 49 = 588/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/3528 + 588/3528 = 3240 + 588/3528 = 3828/3528
  5. 3828/3528 simplified gives 319/294
  6. So, 90/98 + 12/72 = 319/294
    In mixed form: 125/294

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