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Add 18/98 and 2/72

18/98 + 2/72 is 373/1764.

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,
    18/98 = 18 × 36/98 × 36 = 648/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    2/72 = 2 × 49/72 × 49 = 98/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/3528 + 98/3528 = 648 + 98/3528 = 746/3528
  5. 746/3528 simplified gives 373/1764
  6. So, 18/98 + 2/72 = 373/1764

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