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Add 72/14 and 30/98

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 30/98

72/14 + 30/98 is 267/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   72/14 = 72 × 7/14 × 7 = 504/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   30/98 = 30 × 1/98 × 1 = 30/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/98 + 30/98 = 504 + 30/98 = 534/98
5. 534/98 simplified gives 267/49
6. So, 72/14 + 30/98 = 267/49
   In mixed form: 522/49

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