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Add 15/72 and 98/70

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

15/72 + 98/70 is 193/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   15/72 = 15 × 35/72 × 35 = 525/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   98/70 = 98 × 36/70 × 36 = 3528/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/2520 + 3528/2520 = 525 + 3528/2520 = 4053/2520
5. 4053/2520 simplified gives 193/120
6. So, 15/72 + 98/70 = 193/120
   In mixed form: 173/120

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