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Add 70/84 and 15/98

70/84 + 15/98 is 145/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   70/84 = 70 × 7/84 × 7 = 490/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/588 + 90/588 = 490 + 90/588 = 580/588
5. 580/588 simplified gives 145/147
6. So, 70/84 + 15/98 = 145/147

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