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Add 28/98 and 84/72

1^st number: 28/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

28/98 + 84/72 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   28/98 = 28 × 36/98 × 36 = 1008/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   84/72 = 84 × 49/72 × 49 = 4116/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/3528 + 4116/3528 = 1008 + 4116/3528 = 5124/3528
5. 5124/3528 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 28/98 + 84/72 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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