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Add 5/98 and 48/70

5/98 + 48/70 is 361/490.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   48/70 = 48 × 7/70 × 7 = 336/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/490 + 336/490 = 25 + 336/490 = 361/490
5. So, 5/98 + 48/70 = 361/490

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