Add 98/72 and 50/20
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 2 10/20
98/72 + 50/20 is 139/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 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 20 × 18 = 360,
50/20 = 50 × 18/20 × 18 = 900/360 - Add the two like fractions:
490/360 + 900/360 = 490 + 900/360 = 1390/360 - 1390/360 simplified gives 139/36
- So, 98/72 + 50/20 = 139/36
In mixed form: 331/36
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