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Add 70/5 and 42/98

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 42/98

70/5 + 42/98 is 101/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   70/5 = 70 × 98/5 × 98 = 6860/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6860/490 + 210/490 = 6860 + 210/490 = 7070/490
5. 7070/490 simplified gives 101/7
6. So, 70/5 + 42/98 = 101/7
   In mixed form: 143/7

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