Add 98/72 and 49/81
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 49/81
98/72 + 49/81 is 637/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
98/72 = 98 × 9/72 × 9 = 882/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
49/81 = 49 × 8/81 × 8 = 392/648 - Add the two like fractions:
882/648 + 392/648 = 882 + 392/648 = 1274/648 - 1274/648 simplified gives 637/324
- So, 98/72 + 49/81 = 637/324
In mixed form: 1313/324
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