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Add 54/14 and 98/72

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

54/14 + 98/72 is 1315/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   54/14 = 54 × 36/14 × 36 = 1944/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   98/72 = 98 × 7/72 × 7 = 686/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/504 + 686/504 = 1944 + 686/504 = 2630/504
5. 2630/504 simplified gives 1315/252
6. So, 54/14 + 98/72 = 1315/252
   In mixed form: 555/252

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