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Add 72/75 and 12/98

72/75 + 12/98 is 1326/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    72/75 = 72 × 98/75 × 98 = 7056/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    12/98 = 12 × 75/98 × 75 = 900/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7056/7350 + 900/7350 = 7056 + 900/7350 = 7956/7350
  5. 7956/7350 simplified gives 1326/1225
  6. So, 72/75 + 12/98 = 1326/1225
    In mixed form: 1101/1225

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