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Add 90/98 and 6/72

90/98 + 6/72 is 589/588.

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,
    90/98 = 90 × 36/98 × 36 = 3240/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    6/72 = 6 × 49/72 × 49 = 294/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/3528 + 294/3528 = 3240 + 294/3528 = 3534/3528
  5. 3534/3528 simplified gives 589/588
  6. So, 90/98 + 6/72 = 589/588
    In mixed form: 11/588

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