Add 98/72 and 1/8
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 1/8
98/72 + 1/8 is 107/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
98/72 + 9/72 = 98 + 9/72 = 107/72 - So, 98/72 + 1/8 = 107/72
In mixed form: 135/72
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