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Add 72/98 and 32/56

72/98 + 32/56 is 64/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   72/98 = 72 × 4/98 × 4 = 288/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   32/56 = 32 × 7/56 × 7 = 224/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/392 + 224/392 = 288 + 224/392 = 512/392
5. 512/392 simplified gives 64/49
6. So, 72/98 + 32/56 = 64/49
   In mixed form: 115/49

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