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Add 75/72 and 2/98

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

75/72 + 2/98 is 1249/1176.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   75/72 = 75 × 49/72 × 49 = 3675/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   2/98 = 2 × 36/98 × 36 = 72/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/3528 + 72/3528 = 3675 + 72/3528 = 3747/3528
5. 3747/3528 simplified gives 1249/1176
6. So, 75/72 + 2/98 = 1249/1176
   In mixed form: 173/1176

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