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Add 60/18 and 98/72

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

60/18 + 98/72 is 169/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   60/18 = 60 × 4/18 × 4 = 240/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/72 + 98/72 = 240 + 98/72 = 338/72
5. 338/72 simplified gives 169/36
6. So, 60/18 + 98/72 = 169/36
   In mixed form: 425/36

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