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Add 70/98 and 5/70

70/98 + 5/70 is 11/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   70/98 = 70 × 5/98 × 5 = 350/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   5/70 = 5 × 7/70 × 7 = 35/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/490 + 35/490 = 350 + 35/490 = 385/490
5. 385/490 simplified gives 11/14
6. So, 70/98 + 5/70 = 11/14

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