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Add 70/98 and 49/72

70/98 + 49/72 is 703/504.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   70/98 = 70 × 36/98 × 36 = 2520/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   49/72 = 49 × 49/72 × 49 = 2401/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/3528 + 2401/3528 = 2520 + 2401/3528 = 4921/3528
5. 4921/3528 simplified gives 703/504
6. So, 70/98 + 49/72 = 703/504
   In mixed form: 1199/504

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