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Add 98/72 and 27/30

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 27/30

98/72 + 27/30 is 407/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   27/30 = 27 × 12/30 × 12 = 324/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/360 + 324/360 = 490 + 324/360 = 814/360
5. 814/360 simplified gives 407/180
6. So, 98/72 + 27/30 = 407/180
   In mixed form: 247/180

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