Add 98/72 and 81/90
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 81/90
98/72 + 81/90 is 407/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
81/90 = 81 × 4/90 × 4 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
490/360 + 324/360 = 490 + 324/360 = 814/360 - 814/360 simplified gives 407/180
- So, 98/72 + 81/90 = 407/180
In mixed form: 247/180
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