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Add 70/28 and 98/48

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

70/28 + 98/48 is 109/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   70/28 = 70 × 12/28 × 12 = 840/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/336 + 686/336 = 840 + 686/336 = 1526/336
5. 1526/336 simplified gives 109/24
6. So, 70/28 + 98/48 = 109/24
   In mixed form: 413/24

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