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Add 5/98 and 72/80

5/98 + 72/80 is 233/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    5/98 = 5 × 40/98 × 40 = 200/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    72/80 = 72 × 49/80 × 49 = 3528/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/3920 + 3528/3920 = 200 + 3528/3920 = 3728/3920
  5. 3728/3920 simplified gives 233/245
  6. So, 5/98 + 72/80 = 233/245

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