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Add 70/98 and 27/14

1st number: 70/98, 2nd number: 1 13/14

70/98 + 27/14 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    70/98 = 70 × 1/98 × 1 = 70/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    27/14 = 27 × 7/14 × 7 = 189/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/98 + 189/98 = 70 + 189/98 = 259/98
  5. 259/98 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 70/98 + 27/14 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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