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Add 72/8 and 3/98

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 3/98

72/8 + 3/98 is 885/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    72/8 = 72 × 49/8 × 49 = 3528/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/392 + 12/392 = 3528 + 12/392 = 3540/392
  5. 3540/392 simplified gives 885/98
  6. So, 72/8 + 3/98 = 885/98
    In mixed form: 93/98

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