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Add 45/98 and 72/28

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 2 16/28

45/98 + 72/28 is 297/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    72/28 = 72 × 7/28 × 7 = 504/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/196 + 504/196 = 90 + 504/196 = 594/196
  5. 594/196 simplified gives 297/98
  6. So, 45/98 + 72/28 = 297/98
    In mixed form: 33/98

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