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Add 4/72 and 5/98

4/72 + 5/98 is 47/441.

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,
    4/72 = 4 × 49/72 × 49 = 196/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    5/98 = 5 × 36/98 × 36 = 180/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/3528 + 180/3528 = 196 + 180/3528 = 376/3528
  5. 376/3528 simplified gives 47/441
  6. So, 4/72 + 5/98 = 47/441

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