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Add 70/84 and 56/98

70/84 + 56/98 is 59/42.

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,
    56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/588 + 336/588 = 490 + 336/588 = 826/588
  5. 826/588 simplified gives 59/42
  6. So, 70/84 + 56/98 = 59/42
    In mixed form: 117/42

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