Add 98/72 and 8/25
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 8/25
98/72 + 8/25 is 1513/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 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 25 × 72 = 1800,
8/25 = 8 × 72/25 × 72 = 576/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1800 + 576/1800 = 2450 + 576/1800 = 3026/1800 - 3026/1800 simplified gives 1513/900
- So, 98/72 + 8/25 = 1513/900
In mixed form: 1613/900
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