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Add 49/72 and 98/16

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

49/72 + 98/16 is 245/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   49/72 = 49 × 2/72 × 2 = 98/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   98/16 = 98 × 9/16 × 9 = 882/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/144 + 882/144 = 98 + 882/144 = 980/144
5. 980/144 simplified gives 245/36
6. So, 49/72 + 98/16 = 245/36
   In mixed form: 629/36

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