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Add 9/98 and 54/72

9/98 + 54/72 is 165/196.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   9/98 = 9 × 36/98 × 36 = 324/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   54/72 = 54 × 49/72 × 49 = 2646/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/3528 + 2646/3528 = 324 + 2646/3528 = 2970/3528
5. 2970/3528 simplified gives 165/196
6. So, 9/98 + 54/72 = 165/196

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