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Add 56/70 and 28/98

56/70 + 28/98 is 38/35.

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,
    56/70 = 56 × 7/70 × 7 = 392/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    28/98 = 28 × 5/98 × 5 = 140/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/490 + 140/490 = 392 + 140/490 = 532/490
  5. 532/490 simplified gives 38/35
  6. So, 56/70 + 28/98 = 38/35
    In mixed form: 13/35

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