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Add 24/27 and 98/72

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

24/27 + 98/72 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   24/27 = 24 × 8/27 × 8 = 192/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   98/72 = 98 × 3/72 × 3 = 294/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/216 + 294/216 = 192 + 294/216 = 486/216
5. 486/216 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 24/27 + 98/72 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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