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Add 98/12 and 63/72

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 63/72

98/12 + 63/72 is 217/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   98/12 = 98 × 6/12 × 6 = 588/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/72 + 63/72 = 588 + 63/72 = 651/72
5. 651/72 simplified gives 217/24
6. So, 98/12 + 63/72 = 217/24
   In mixed form: 91/24

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