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Add 98/72 and 35/10

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

98/72 + 35/10 is 175/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
   35/10 = 35 × 36/10 × 36 = 1260/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/360 + 1260/360 = 490 + 1260/360 = 1750/360
5. 1750/360 simplified gives 175/36
6. So, 98/72 + 35/10 = 175/36
   In mixed form: 431/36

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