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Add 35/72 and 10/98

35/72 + 10/98 is 2075/3528.

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,
    35/72 = 35 × 49/72 × 49 = 1715/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    10/98 = 10 × 36/98 × 36 = 360/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/3528 + 360/3528 = 1715 + 360/3528 = 2075/3528
  5. So, 35/72 + 10/98 = 2075/3528

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