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Add 4/8 and 98/70

1st number: 4/8, 2nd number: 1 28/70

4/8 + 98/70 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    98/70 = 98 × 4/70 × 4 = 392/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/280 + 392/280 = 140 + 392/280 = 532/280
  5. 532/280 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 4/8 + 98/70 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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