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Add 27/50 and 98/70

1^st number: 27/50, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

27/50 + 98/70 is 97/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   98/70 = 98 × 5/70 × 5 = 490/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/350 + 490/350 = 189 + 490/350 = 679/350
5. 679/350 simplified gives 97/50
6. So, 27/50 + 98/70 = 97/50
   In mixed form: 147/50

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