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Add 70/50 and 42/98

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 42/98

70/50 + 42/98 is 64/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/2450 + 1050/2450 = 3430 + 1050/2450 = 4480/2450
5. 4480/2450 simplified gives 64/35
6. So, 70/50 + 42/98 = 64/35
   In mixed form: 129/35

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