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Add 70/98 and 40/75

70/98 + 40/75 is 131/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   70/98 = 70 × 75/98 × 75 = 5250/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   40/75 = 40 × 98/75 × 98 = 3920/7350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5250/7350 + 3920/7350 = 5250 + 3920/7350 = 9170/7350
5. 9170/7350 simplified gives 131/105
6. So, 70/98 + 40/75 = 131/105
   In mixed form: 126/105

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