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Add 72/4 and 3/98

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 3/98

72/4 + 3/98 is 1767/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    72/4 = 72 × 49/4 × 49 = 3528/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/196 + 6/196 = 3528 + 6/196 = 3534/196
  5. 3534/196 simplified gives 1767/98
  6. So, 72/4 + 3/98 = 1767/98
    In mixed form: 183/98

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