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Add 5/28 and 70/98

5/28 + 70/98 is 25/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    5/28 = 5 × 7/28 × 7 = 35/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    70/98 = 70 × 2/98 × 2 = 140/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/196 + 140/196 = 35 + 140/196 = 175/196
  5. 175/196 simplified gives 25/28
  6. So, 5/28 + 70/98 = 25/28

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