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Add 72/25 and 98/9

1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 10 8/9

72/25 + 98/9 is 3098/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    72/25 = 72 × 9/25 × 9 = 648/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    98/9 = 98 × 25/9 × 25 = 2450/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/225 + 2450/225 = 648 + 2450/225 = 3098/225
  5. So, 72/25 + 98/9 = 3098/225
    In mixed form: 13173/225

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