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Add 70/48 and 9/98

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 9/98

70/48 + 9/98 is 1823/1176.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   9/98 = 9 × 24/98 × 24 = 216/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/2352 + 216/2352 = 3430 + 216/2352 = 3646/2352
5. 3646/2352 simplified gives 1823/1176
6. So, 70/48 + 9/98 = 1823/1176
   In mixed form: 1647/1176

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