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Add 72/98 and 8/36

72/98 + 8/36 is 422/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   72/98 = 72 × 18/98 × 18 = 1296/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   8/36 = 8 × 49/36 × 49 = 392/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/1764 + 392/1764 = 1296 + 392/1764 = 1688/1764
5. 1688/1764 simplified gives 422/441
6. So, 72/98 + 8/36 = 422/441

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