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Add 98/36 and 9/72

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 9/72

98/36 + 9/72 is 205/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   98/36 = 98 × 2/36 × 2 = 196/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/72 + 9/72 = 196 + 9/72 = 205/72
5. So, 98/36 + 9/72 = 205/72
   In mixed form: 261/72

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