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Add 56/98 and 2/70

56/98 + 2/70 is 3/5.

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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,
   56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   2/70 = 2 × 7/70 × 7 = 14/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/490 + 14/490 = 280 + 14/490 = 294/490
5. 294/490 simplified gives 3/5
6. So, 56/98 + 2/70 = 3/5

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