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Add 72/75 and 90/98

72/75 + 90/98 is 2301/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   72/75 = 72 × 98/75 × 98 = 7056/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   90/98 = 90 × 75/98 × 75 = 6750/7350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7056/7350 + 6750/7350 = 7056 + 6750/7350 = 13806/7350
5. 13806/7350 simplified gives 2301/1225
6. So, 72/75 + 90/98 = 2301/1225
   In mixed form: 11076/1225

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