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Add 63/98 and 9/72

63/98 + 9/72 is 43/56.

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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,
   63/98 = 63 × 36/98 × 36 = 2268/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   9/72 = 9 × 49/72 × 49 = 441/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/3528 + 441/3528 = 2268 + 441/3528 = 2709/3528
5. 2709/3528 simplified gives 43/56
6. So, 63/98 + 9/72 = 43/56

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