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Add 5/70 and 3/98

5/70 + 3/98 is 5/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    5/70 = 5 × 7/70 × 7 = 35/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/490 + 15/490 = 35 + 15/490 = 50/490
  5. 50/490 simplified gives 5/49
  6. So, 5/70 + 3/98 = 5/49

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