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Add 98/20 and 30/72

1^st number: 4 18/20, 2^nd number: 30/72

98/20 + 30/72 is 319/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   98/20 = 98 × 18/20 × 18 = 1764/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/360 + 150/360 = 1764 + 150/360 = 1914/360
5. 1914/360 simplified gives 319/60
6. So, 98/20 + 30/72 = 319/60
   In mixed form: 519/60

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