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Add 72/9 and 96/98

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 96/98

72/9 + 96/98 is 440/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   72/9 = 72 × 98/9 × 98 = 7056/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   96/98 = 96 × 9/98 × 9 = 864/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7056/882 + 864/882 = 7056 + 864/882 = 7920/882
5. 7920/882 simplified gives 440/49
6. So, 72/9 + 96/98 = 440/49
   In mixed form: 848/49

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