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Add 2/98 and 96/70

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 26/70

2/98 + 96/70 is 341/245.

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,
    96/70 = 96 × 7/70 × 7 = 672/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/490 + 672/490 = 10 + 672/490 = 682/490
  5. 682/490 simplified gives 341/245
  6. So, 2/98 + 96/70 = 341/245
    In mixed form: 196/245

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