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Add 98/72 and 45/54

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 45/54

98/72 + 45/54 is 79/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 54 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 54 × 4 = 216,
   45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/216 + 180/216 = 294 + 180/216 = 474/216
5. 474/216 simplified gives 79/36
6. So, 98/72 + 45/54 = 79/36
   In mixed form: 27/36

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