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Add 70/50 and 90/98

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 90/98

70/50 + 90/98 is 568/245.

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,
   90/98 = 90 × 25/98 × 25 = 2250/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/2450 + 2250/2450 = 3430 + 2250/2450 = 5680/2450
5. 5680/2450 simplified gives 568/245
6. So, 70/50 + 90/98 = 568/245
   In mixed form: 278/245

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