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Add 98/4 and 12/72

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 12/72

98/4 + 12/72 is 74/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
    98/4 = 98 × 18/4 × 18 = 1764/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/72 + 12/72 = 1764 + 12/72 = 1776/72
  5. 1776/72 simplified gives 74/3
  6. So, 98/4 + 12/72 = 74/3
    In mixed form: 242/3

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