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Add 72/80 and 98/4

1st number: 72/80, 2nd number: 24 2/4

72/80 + 98/4 is 127/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 4 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    72/80 = 72 × 1/80 × 1 = 72/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    98/4 = 98 × 20/4 × 20 = 1960/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/80 + 1960/80 = 72 + 1960/80 = 2032/80
  5. 2032/80 simplified gives 127/5
  6. So, 72/80 + 98/4 = 127/5
    In mixed form: 252/5

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