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Add 98/49 and 28/72

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 28/72

98/49 + 28/72 is 43/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   98/49 = 98 × 72/49 × 72 = 7056/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   28/72 = 28 × 49/72 × 49 = 1372/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7056/3528 + 1372/3528 = 7056 + 1372/3528 = 8428/3528
5. 8428/3528 simplified gives 43/18
6. So, 98/49 + 28/72 = 43/18
   In mixed form: 27/18

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