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Add 72/98 and 56/16

1^st number: 72/98, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

72/98 + 56/16 is 415/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 16 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   72/98 = 72 × 8/98 × 8 = 576/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   56/16 = 56 × 49/16 × 49 = 2744/784
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/784 + 2744/784 = 576 + 2744/784 = 3320/784
5. 3320/784 simplified gives 415/98
6. So, 72/98 + 56/16 = 415/98
   In mixed form: 423/98

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