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Add 28/12 and 70/98

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 70/98

28/12 + 70/98 is 64/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   28/12 = 28 × 49/12 × 49 = 1372/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   70/98 = 70 × 6/98 × 6 = 420/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1372/588 + 420/588 = 1372 + 420/588 = 1792/588
5. 1792/588 simplified gives 64/21
6. So, 28/12 + 70/98 = 64/21
   In mixed form: 31/21

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