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Add 48/28 and 98/70

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

48/28 + 98/70 is 109/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   98/70 = 98 × 2/70 × 2 = 196/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/140 + 196/140 = 240 + 196/140 = 436/140
5. 436/140 simplified gives 109/35
6. So, 48/28 + 98/70 = 109/35
   In mixed form: 34/35

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