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Add 98/72 and 14/81

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 14/81

98/72 + 14/81 is 497/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
   98/72 = 98 × 9/72 × 9 = 882/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   14/81 = 14 × 8/81 × 8 = 112/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/648 + 112/648 = 882 + 112/648 = 994/648
5. 994/648 simplified gives 497/324
6. So, 98/72 + 14/81 = 497/324
   In mixed form: 1173/324

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