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Add 10/98 and 20/72

10/98 + 20/72 is 335/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    10/98 = 10 × 36/98 × 36 = 360/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    20/72 = 20 × 49/72 × 49 = 980/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/3528 + 980/3528 = 360 + 980/3528 = 1340/3528
  5. 1340/3528 simplified gives 335/882
  6. So, 10/98 + 20/72 = 335/882

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