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Add 21/98 and 70/48

1^st number: 21/98, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

21/98 + 70/48 is 281/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   21/98 = 21 × 24/98 × 24 = 504/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/2352 + 3430/2352 = 504 + 3430/2352 = 3934/2352
5. 3934/2352 simplified gives 281/168
6. So, 21/98 + 70/48 = 281/168
   In mixed form: 1113/168

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