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Add 70/98 and 10/45

70/98 + 10/45 is 59/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    70/98 = 70 × 45/98 × 45 = 3150/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    10/45 = 10 × 98/45 × 98 = 980/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/4410 + 980/4410 = 3150 + 980/4410 = 4130/4410
  5. 4130/4410 simplified gives 59/63
  6. So, 70/98 + 10/45 = 59/63

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