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Add 5/3 and 70/98

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 70/98

5/3 + 70/98 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    5/3 = 5 × 98/3 × 98 = 490/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    70/98 = 70 × 3/98 × 3 = 210/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/294 + 210/294 = 490 + 210/294 = 700/294
  5. 700/294 simplified gives 50/21
  6. So, 5/3 + 70/98 = 50/21
    In mixed form: 28/21

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