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Add 72/8 and 35/98

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 35/98

72/8 + 35/98 is 131/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   72/8 = 72 × 49/8 × 49 = 3528/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   35/98 = 35 × 4/98 × 4 = 140/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/392 + 140/392 = 3528 + 140/392 = 3668/392
5. 3668/392 simplified gives 131/14
6. So, 72/8 + 35/98 = 131/14
   In mixed form: 95/14

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