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Add 63/98 and 72/5

1^st number: 63/98, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

63/98 + 72/5 is 1053/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   63/98 = 63 × 5/98 × 5 = 315/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   72/5 = 72 × 98/5 × 98 = 7056/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/490 + 7056/490 = 315 + 7056/490 = 7371/490
5. 7371/490 simplified gives 1053/70
6. So, 63/98 + 72/5 = 1053/70
   In mixed form: 153/70

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