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Add 98/72 and 28/27

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

98/72 + 28/27 is 259/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   98/72 = 98 × 3/72 × 3 = 294/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   28/27 = 28 × 8/27 × 8 = 224/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/216 + 224/216 = 294 + 224/216 = 518/216
5. 518/216 simplified gives 259/108
6. So, 98/72 + 28/27 = 259/108
   In mixed form: 243/108

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