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Add 70/84 and 40/98

70/84 + 40/98 is 365/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    40/98 = 40 × 6/98 × 6 = 240/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/588 + 240/588 = 490 + 240/588 = 730/588
  5. 730/588 simplified gives 365/294
  6. So, 70/84 + 40/98 = 365/294
    In mixed form: 171/294

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