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Add 98/16 and 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

98/16 + 56/9 is 889/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   98/16 = 98 × 9/16 × 9 = 882/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   56/9 = 56 × 16/9 × 16 = 896/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/144 + 896/144 = 882 + 896/144 = 1778/144
5. 1778/144 simplified gives 889/72
6. So, 98/16 + 56/9 = 889/72
   In mixed form: 1225/72

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