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Add 98/75 and 9/72

1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 9/72

98/75 + 9/72 is 859/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    98/75 = 98 × 24/75 × 24 = 2352/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/1800 + 225/1800 = 2352 + 225/1800 = 2577/1800
  5. 2577/1800 simplified gives 859/600
  6. So, 98/75 + 9/72 = 859/600
    In mixed form: 1259/600

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