Add 98/72 and 9/98, Solve 1 26/72 + 9/98 as a fraction

Add 98/72 and 9/98

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 9/98

98/72 + 9/98 is 2563/1764.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
98/72 = 98 × 49/72 × 49 = 4802/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
9/98 = 9 × 36/98 × 36 = 324/3528
Add the two like fractions:
4802/3528 + 324/3528 = 4802 + 324/3528 = 5126/3528
5126/3528 simplified gives 2563/1764
So, 98/72 + 9/98 = 2563/1764
In mixed form: 1799/1764

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