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Add 98/72 and 90/15

1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 6 0/15

98/72 + 90/15 is 265/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 15 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    90/15 = 90 × 24/15 × 24 = 2160/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/360 + 2160/360 = 490 + 2160/360 = 2650/360
  5. 2650/360 simplified gives 265/36
  6. So, 98/72 + 90/15 = 265/36
    In mixed form: 713/36

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