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Add 72/32 and 98/42

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

72/32 + 98/42 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   72/32 = 72 × 21/32 × 21 = 1512/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   98/42 = 98 × 16/42 × 16 = 1568/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/672 + 1568/672 = 1512 + 1568/672 = 3080/672
5. 3080/672 simplified gives 55/12
6. So, 72/32 + 98/42 = 55/12
   In mixed form: 47/12

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