Add 98/72 and 63/75
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 63/75
98/72 + 63/75 is 1981/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
98/72 = 98 × 25/72 × 25 = 2450/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
63/75 = 63 × 24/75 × 24 = 1512/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1800 + 1512/1800 = 2450 + 1512/1800 = 3962/1800 - 3962/1800 simplified gives 1981/900
- So, 98/72 + 63/75 = 1981/900
In mixed form: 2181/900
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