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Add 25/98 and 84/72

1st number: 25/98, 2nd number: 1 12/72

25/98 + 84/72 is 209/147.

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,
    25/98 = 25 × 36/98 × 36 = 900/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    84/72 = 84 × 49/72 × 49 = 4116/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/3528 + 4116/3528 = 900 + 4116/3528 = 5016/3528
  5. 5016/3528 simplified gives 209/147
  6. So, 25/98 + 84/72 = 209/147
    In mixed form: 162/147

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