Add 98/21 and 5/72
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 5/72
98/21 + 5/72 is 341/72.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/504 + 35/504 = 2352 + 35/504 = 2387/504 - 2387/504 simplified gives 341/72
- So, 98/21 + 5/72 = 341/72
In mixed form: 453/72
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