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Add 70/72 and 98/10

1st number: 70/72, 2nd number: 9 8/10

70/72 + 98/10 is 1939/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    98/10 = 98 × 36/10 × 36 = 3528/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/360 + 3528/360 = 350 + 3528/360 = 3878/360
  5. 3878/360 simplified gives 1939/180
  6. So, 70/72 + 98/10 = 1939/180
    In mixed form: 10139/180

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