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Add 72/12 and 15/98

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 15/98

72/12 + 15/98 is 603/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   72/12 = 72 × 49/12 × 49 = 3528/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/588 + 90/588 = 3528 + 90/588 = 3618/588
5. 3618/588 simplified gives 603/98
6. So, 72/12 + 15/98 = 603/98
   In mixed form: 615/98

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