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Add 84/98 and 25/72

84/98 + 25/72 is 607/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    84/98 = 84 × 36/98 × 36 = 3024/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    25/72 = 25 × 49/72 × 49 = 1225/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/3528 + 1225/3528 = 3024 + 1225/3528 = 4249/3528
  5. 4249/3528 simplified gives 607/504
  6. So, 84/98 + 25/72 = 607/504
    In mixed form: 1103/504

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