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Add 5/70 and 5/98

5/70 + 5/98 is 6/49.

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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,
   5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/490 + 25/490 = 35 + 25/490 = 60/490
5. 60/490 simplified gives 6/49
6. So, 5/70 + 5/98 = 6/49

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