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Add 48/72 and 98/21

1^st number: 48/72, 2^nd number: 4 14/21

48/72 + 98/21 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 21 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   48/72 = 48 × 7/72 × 7 = 336/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
   98/21 = 98 × 24/21 × 24 = 2352/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/504 + 2352/504 = 336 + 2352/504 = 2688/504
5. 2688/504 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 48/72 + 98/21 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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