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Add 7/72 and 63/98

7/72 + 63/98 is 373/504.

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,
    7/72 = 7 × 49/72 × 49 = 343/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    63/98 = 63 × 36/98 × 36 = 2268/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/3528 + 2268/3528 = 343 + 2268/3528 = 2611/3528
  5. 2611/3528 simplified gives 373/504
  6. So, 7/72 + 63/98 = 373/504

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