Add 98/72 and 6/7
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 6/7
98/72 + 6/7 is 559/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
98/72 = 98 × 7/72 × 7 = 686/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
6/7 = 6 × 72/7 × 72 = 432/504 - Add the two like fractions:
686/504 + 432/504 = 686 + 432/504 = 1118/504 - 1118/504 simplified gives 559/252
- So, 98/72 + 6/7 = 559/252
In mixed form: 255/252
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