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Add 5/98 and 70/35

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

5/98 + 70/35 is 201/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 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 35 × 14 = 490,
   70/35 = 70 × 14/35 × 14 = 980/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/490 + 980/490 = 25 + 980/490 = 1005/490
5. 1005/490 simplified gives 201/98
6. So, 5/98 + 70/35 = 201/98
   In mixed form: 25/98

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