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Add 54/98 and 63/72

54/98 + 63/72 is 559/392.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   54/98 = 54 × 36/98 × 36 = 1944/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   63/72 = 63 × 49/72 × 49 = 3087/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/3528 + 3087/3528 = 1944 + 3087/3528 = 5031/3528
5. 5031/3528 simplified gives 559/392
6. So, 54/98 + 63/72 = 559/392
   In mixed form: 1167/392

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