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Add 56/72 and 98/6

1^st number: 56/72, 2^nd number: 16 2/6

56/72 + 98/6 is 154/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   56/72 = 56 × 1/72 × 1 = 56/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   98/6 = 98 × 12/6 × 12 = 1176/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/72 + 1176/72 = 56 + 1176/72 = 1232/72
5. 1232/72 simplified gives 154/9
6. So, 56/72 + 98/6 = 154/9
   In mixed form: 171/9

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