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Add 72/56 and 1/98

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 1/98

72/56 + 1/98 is 127/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   72/56 = 72 × 7/56 × 7 = 504/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/392 + 4/392 = 504 + 4/392 = 508/392
5. 508/392 simplified gives 127/98
6. So, 72/56 + 1/98 = 127/98
   In mixed form: 129/98

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