Add 2/70 and 98/42, Solve 2/70 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 2/70 and 98/42

1^st number: 2/70, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

2/70 + 98/42 is 248/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
98/42 = 98 × 5/42 × 5 = 490/210
Add the two like fractions:
6/210 + 490/210 = 6 + 490/210 = 496/210
496/210 simplified gives 248/105
So, 2/70 + 98/42 = 248/105
In mixed form: 238/105

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