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Add 7/2 and 70/98

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 70/98

7/2 + 70/98 is 59/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    7/2 = 7 × 49/2 × 49 = 343/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    70/98 = 70 × 1/98 × 1 = 70/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/98 + 70/98 = 343 + 70/98 = 413/98
  5. 413/98 simplified gives 59/14
  6. So, 7/2 + 70/98 = 59/14
    In mixed form: 43/14

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