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Add 50/70 and 98/18

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 5 8/18

50/70 + 98/18 is 388/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   98/18 = 98 × 35/18 × 35 = 3430/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/630 + 3430/630 = 450 + 3430/630 = 3880/630
5. 3880/630 simplified gives 388/63
6. So, 50/70 + 98/18 = 388/63
   In mixed form: 610/63

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