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Add 5/72 and 10/98

5/72 + 10/98 is 605/3528.

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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,
   5/72 = 5 × 49/72 × 49 = 245/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   10/98 = 10 × 36/98 × 36 = 360/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/3528 + 360/3528 = 245 + 360/3528 = 605/3528
5. So, 5/72 + 10/98 = 605/3528

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