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Add 98/28 and 2/72

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 2/72

98/28 + 2/72 is 127/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   98/28 = 98 × 18/28 × 18 = 1764/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/504 + 14/504 = 1764 + 14/504 = 1778/504
5. 1778/504 simplified gives 127/36
6. So, 98/28 + 2/72 = 127/36
   In mixed form: 319/36

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