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Add 63/98 and 72/28

1^st number: 63/98, 2^nd number: 2 16/28

63/98 + 72/28 is 45/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   63/98 = 63 × 2/98 × 2 = 126/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   72/28 = 72 × 7/28 × 7 = 504/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/196 + 504/196 = 126 + 504/196 = 630/196
5. 630/196 simplified gives 45/14
6. So, 63/98 + 72/28 = 45/14
   In mixed form: 33/14

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