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Add 2/72 and 36/98

2/72 + 36/98 is 697/1764.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    2/72 = 2 × 49/72 × 49 = 98/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    36/98 = 36 × 36/98 × 36 = 1296/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/3528 + 1296/3528 = 98 + 1296/3528 = 1394/3528
  5. 1394/3528 simplified gives 697/1764
  6. So, 2/72 + 36/98 = 697/1764

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