Add 90/98 and 7/72
90/98 + 7/72 is 3583/3528.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 49/72 × 49 = 343/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/3528 + 343/3528 = 3240 + 343/3528 = 3583/3528 - So, 90/98 + 7/72 = 3583/3528
In mixed form: 155/3528
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