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Add 70/5 and 63/98

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 63/98

70/5 + 63/98 is 205/14.

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,
    63/98 = 63 × 5/98 × 5 = 315/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6860/490 + 315/490 = 6860 + 315/490 = 7175/490
  5. 7175/490 simplified gives 205/14
  6. So, 70/5 + 63/98 = 205/14
    In mixed form: 149/14

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