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Add 98/72 and 16/25

1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 16/25

98/72 + 16/25 is 1801/900.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    98/72 = 98 × 25/72 × 25 = 2450/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    16/25 = 16 × 72/25 × 72 = 1152/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/1800 + 1152/1800 = 2450 + 1152/1800 = 3602/1800
  5. 3602/1800 simplified gives 1801/900
  6. So, 98/72 + 16/25 = 1801/900
    In mixed form: 21/900

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