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Add 15/98 and 70/4

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 17 2/4

15/98 + 70/4 is 865/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   70/4 = 70 × 49/4 × 49 = 3430/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/196 + 3430/196 = 30 + 3430/196 = 3460/196
5. 3460/196 simplified gives 865/49
6. So, 15/98 + 70/4 = 865/49
   In mixed form: 1732/49

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