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Add 20/14 and 70/98

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 70/98

20/14 + 70/98 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    20/14 = 20 × 7/14 × 7 = 140/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    70/98 = 70 × 1/98 × 1 = 70/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/98 + 70/98 = 140 + 70/98 = 210/98
  5. 210/98 simplified gives 15/7
  6. So, 20/14 + 70/98 = 15/7
    In mixed form: 21/7

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