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Add 72/75 and 98/10

1^st number: 72/75, 2^nd number: 9 8/10

72/75 + 98/10 is 269/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   98/10 = 98 × 15/10 × 15 = 1470/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/150 + 1470/150 = 144 + 1470/150 = 1614/150
5. 1614/150 simplified gives 269/25
6. So, 72/75 + 98/10 = 269/25
   In mixed form: 1019/25

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