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Add 25/72 and 49/98

25/72 + 49/98 is 61/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   25/72 = 25 × 49/72 × 49 = 1225/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   49/98 = 49 × 36/98 × 36 = 1764/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/3528 + 1764/3528 = 1225 + 1764/3528 = 2989/3528
5. 2989/3528 simplified gives 61/72
6. So, 25/72 + 49/98 = 61/72

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