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Add 14/98 and 7/72

14/98 + 7/72 is 121/504.

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,
    14/98 = 14 × 36/98 × 36 = 504/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    7/72 = 7 × 49/72 × 49 = 343/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/3528 + 343/3528 = 504 + 343/3528 = 847/3528
  5. 847/3528 simplified gives 121/504
  6. So, 14/98 + 7/72 = 121/504

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