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Add 72/98 and 56/9

1^st number: 72/98, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

72/98 + 56/9 is 3068/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   56/9 = 56 × 98/9 × 98 = 5488/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/882 + 5488/882 = 648 + 5488/882 = 6136/882
5. 6136/882 simplified gives 3068/441
6. So, 72/98 + 56/9 = 3068/441
   In mixed form: 6422/441

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