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Add 54/72 and 98/5

1^st number: 54/72, 2^nd number: 19 3/5

54/72 + 98/5 is 407/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   98/5 = 98 × 72/5 × 72 = 7056/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/360 + 7056/360 = 270 + 7056/360 = 7326/360
5. 7326/360 simplified gives 407/20
6. So, 54/72 + 98/5 = 407/20
   In mixed form: 207/20

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