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Add 2/98 and 72/63

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 1 9/63

2/98 + 72/63 is 57/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   72/63 = 72 × 14/63 × 14 = 1008/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/882 + 1008/882 = 18 + 1008/882 = 1026/882
5. 1026/882 simplified gives 57/49
6. So, 2/98 + 72/63 = 57/49
   In mixed form: 18/49

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