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Add 98/42 and 54/72

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 54/72

98/42 + 54/72 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   98/42 = 98 × 12/42 × 12 = 1176/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/504 + 378/504 = 1176 + 378/504 = 1554/504
5. 1554/504 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 98/42 + 54/72 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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