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Add 48/72 and 1/98

48/72 + 1/98 is 199/294.

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,
    48/72 = 48 × 49/72 × 49 = 2352/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    1/98 = 1 × 36/98 × 36 = 36/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/3528 + 36/3528 = 2352 + 36/3528 = 2388/3528
  5. 2388/3528 simplified gives 199/294
  6. So, 48/72 + 1/98 = 199/294

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