Add 98/5 and 1/72
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 1/72
98/5 + 1/72 is 7061/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
98/5 = 98 × 72/5 × 72 = 7056/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Add the two like fractions:
7056/360 + 5/360 = 7056 + 5/360 = 7061/360 - So, 98/5 + 1/72 = 7061/360
In mixed form: 19221/360
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