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Add 2/70 and 98/81

1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 17/81

2/70 + 98/81 is 3511/2835.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    2/70 = 2 × 81/70 × 81 = 162/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    98/81 = 98 × 70/81 × 70 = 6860/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/5670 + 6860/5670 = 162 + 6860/5670 = 7022/5670
  5. 7022/5670 simplified gives 3511/2835
  6. So, 2/70 + 98/81 = 3511/2835
    In mixed form: 1676/2835

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