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Add 6/98 and 84/72

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

6/98 + 84/72 is 361/294.

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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,
   6/98 = 6 × 36/98 × 36 = 216/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   84/72 = 84 × 49/72 × 49 = 4116/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/3528 + 4116/3528 = 216 + 4116/3528 = 4332/3528
5. 4332/3528 simplified gives 361/294
6. So, 6/98 + 84/72 = 361/294
   In mixed form: 167/294

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