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Add 5/72 and 50/98

5/72 + 50/98 is 2045/3528.

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,
    5/72 = 5 × 49/72 × 49 = 245/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    50/98 = 50 × 36/98 × 36 = 1800/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/3528 + 1800/3528 = 245 + 1800/3528 = 2045/3528
  5. So, 5/72 + 50/98 = 2045/3528

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