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Add 70/18 and 72/98

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 72/98

70/18 + 72/98 is 2039/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   70/18 = 70 × 49/18 × 49 = 3430/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/882 + 648/882 = 3430 + 648/882 = 4078/882
5. 4078/882 simplified gives 2039/441
6. So, 70/18 + 72/98 = 2039/441
   In mixed form: 4275/441

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