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Add 98/72 and 7/48

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 7/48

98/72 + 7/48 is 217/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   98/72 = 98 × 2/72 × 2 = 196/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   7/48 = 7 × 3/48 × 3 = 21/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/144 + 21/144 = 196 + 21/144 = 217/144
5. So, 98/72 + 7/48 = 217/144
   In mixed form: 173/144

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