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Add 72/2 and 9/98

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/98

72/2 + 9/98 is 3537/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   72/2 = 72 × 49/2 × 49 = 3528/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   9/98 = 9 × 1/98 × 1 = 9/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/98 + 9/98 = 3528 + 9/98 = 3537/98
5. So, 72/2 + 9/98 = 3537/98
   In mixed form: 369/98

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