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Add 98/5 and 28/72

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 28/72

98/5 + 28/72 is 1799/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    98/5 = 98 × 72/5 × 72 = 7056/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7056/360 + 140/360 = 7056 + 140/360 = 7196/360
  5. 7196/360 simplified gives 1799/90
  6. So, 98/5 + 28/72 = 1799/90
    In mixed form: 1989/90

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