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Add 70/20 and 45/98

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 45/98

70/20 + 45/98 is 194/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   70/20 = 70 × 49/20 × 49 = 3430/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   45/98 = 45 × 10/98 × 10 = 450/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/980 + 450/980 = 3430 + 450/980 = 3880/980
5. 3880/980 simplified gives 194/49
6. So, 70/20 + 45/98 = 194/49
   In mixed form: 347/49

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