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Add 2/98 and 70/64

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 6/64

2/98 + 70/64 is 1747/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    2/98 = 2 × 32/98 × 32 = 64/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    70/64 = 70 × 49/64 × 49 = 3430/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/3136 + 3430/3136 = 64 + 3430/3136 = 3494/3136
  5. 3494/3136 simplified gives 1747/1568
  6. So, 2/98 + 70/64 = 1747/1568
    In mixed form: 1179/1568

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