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Add 4/98 and 25/72

4/98 + 25/72 is 1369/3528.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 36/98 × 36 = 144/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    25/72 = 25 × 49/72 × 49 = 1225/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/3528 + 1225/3528 = 144 + 1225/3528 = 1369/3528
  5. So, 4/98 + 25/72 = 1369/3528

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