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Add 30/98 and 36/72

30/98 + 36/72 is 79/98.

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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,
   30/98 = 30 × 36/98 × 36 = 1080/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   36/72 = 36 × 49/72 × 49 = 1764/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/3528 + 1764/3528 = 1080 + 1764/3528 = 2844/3528
5. 2844/3528 simplified gives 79/98
6. So, 30/98 + 36/72 = 79/98

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