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Add 70/12 and 24/98

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 24/98

70/12 + 24/98 is 1787/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   70/12 = 70 × 49/12 × 49 = 3430/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   24/98 = 24 × 6/98 × 6 = 144/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/588 + 144/588 = 3430 + 144/588 = 3574/588
5. 3574/588 simplified gives 1787/294
6. So, 70/12 + 24/98 = 1787/294
   In mixed form: 623/294

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