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Add 98/16 and 35/72

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 35/72

98/16 + 35/72 is 119/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   98/16 = 98 × 9/16 × 9 = 882/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   35/72 = 35 × 2/72 × 2 = 70/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/144 + 70/144 = 882 + 70/144 = 952/144
5. 952/144 simplified gives 119/18
6. So, 98/16 + 35/72 = 119/18
   In mixed form: 611/18

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