Add 98/21 and 28/72
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 28/72
98/21 + 28/72 is 91/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
98/21 = 98 × 24/21 × 24 = 2352/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/504 + 196/504 = 2352 + 196/504 = 2548/504 - 2548/504 simplified gives 91/18
- So, 98/21 + 28/72 = 91/18
In mixed form: 51/18
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