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Add 98/35 and 5/72

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 5/72

98/35 + 5/72 is 1033/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    98/35 = 98 × 72/35 × 72 = 7056/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    5/72 = 5 × 35/72 × 35 = 175/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7056/2520 + 175/2520 = 7056 + 175/2520 = 7231/2520
  5. 7231/2520 simplified gives 1033/360
  6. So, 98/35 + 5/72 = 1033/360
    In mixed form: 2313/360

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