Add 98/72 and 7/54
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 7/54
98/72 + 7/54 is 161/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
98/72 = 98 × 3/72 × 3 = 294/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216 - Add the two like fractions:
294/216 + 28/216 = 294 + 28/216 = 322/216 - 322/216 simplified gives 161/108
- So, 98/72 + 7/54 = 161/108
In mixed form: 153/108
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