Add 98/72 and 20/30
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 20/30
98/72 + 20/30 is 73/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
20/30 = 20 × 12/30 × 12 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
490/360 + 240/360 = 490 + 240/360 = 730/360 - 730/360 simplified gives 73/36
- So, 98/72 + 20/30 = 73/36
In mixed form: 21/36
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