Add 90/98 and 42/72, Solve 90/98 + 42/72 as a fraction

Add 90/98 and 42/72

90/98 + 42/72 is 883/588.

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,
42/72 = 42 × 49/72 × 49 = 2058/3528
Add the two like fractions:
3240/3528 + 2058/3528 = 3240 + 2058/3528 = 5298/3528
5298/3528 simplified gives 883/588
So, 90/98 + 42/72 = 883/588
In mixed form: 1295/588

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