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Add 2/3 and 70/98

2/3 + 70/98 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    2/3 = 2 × 98/3 × 98 = 196/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    70/98 = 70 × 3/98 × 3 = 210/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/294 + 210/294 = 196 + 210/294 = 406/294
  5. 406/294 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 2/3 + 70/98 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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