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Add 2/98 and 45/70

2/98 + 45/70 is 65/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    45/70 = 45 × 7/70 × 7 = 315/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/490 + 315/490 = 10 + 315/490 = 325/490
  5. 325/490 simplified gives 65/98
  6. So, 2/98 + 45/70 = 65/98

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