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Add 72/98 and 2/7

72/98 + 2/7 is 50/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    72/98 = 72 × 1/98 × 1 = 72/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    2/7 = 2 × 14/7 × 14 = 28/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/98 + 28/98 = 72 + 28/98 = 100/98
  5. 100/98 simplified gives 50/49
  6. So, 72/98 + 2/7 = 50/49
    In mixed form: 11/49

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