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Add 98/3 and 63/72

1^st number: 32 2/3, 2^nd number: 63/72

98/3 + 63/72 is 805/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   98/3 = 98 × 24/3 × 24 = 2352/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/72 + 63/72 = 2352 + 63/72 = 2415/72
5. 2415/72 simplified gives 805/24
6. So, 98/3 + 63/72 = 805/24
   In mixed form: 3313/24

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