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Add 16/72 and 98/30

1^st number: 16/72, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

16/72 + 98/30 is 157/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   98/30 = 98 × 12/30 × 12 = 1176/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/360 + 1176/360 = 80 + 1176/360 = 1256/360
5. 1256/360 simplified gives 157/45
6. So, 16/72 + 98/30 = 157/45
   In mixed form: 322/45

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