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Add 5/30 and 98/72

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 26/72

5/30 + 98/72 is 55/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    5/30 = 5 × 12/30 × 12 = 60/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/360 + 490/360 = 60 + 490/360 = 550/360
  5. 550/360 simplified gives 55/36
  6. So, 5/30 + 98/72 = 55/36
    In mixed form: 119/36

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