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Add 70/84 and 24/98

70/84 + 24/98 is 317/294.

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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,
   24/98 = 24 × 6/98 × 6 = 144/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/588 + 144/588 = 490 + 144/588 = 634/588
5. 634/588 simplified gives 317/294
6. So, 70/84 + 24/98 = 317/294
   In mixed form: 123/294

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