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Add 70/84 and 27/98

70/84 + 27/98 is 163/147.

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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,
   27/98 = 27 × 6/98 × 6 = 162/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/588 + 162/588 = 490 + 162/588 = 652/588
5. 652/588 simplified gives 163/147
6. So, 70/84 + 27/98 = 163/147
   In mixed form: 116/147

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