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Add 70/98 and 50/15

1^st number: 70/98, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

70/98 + 50/15 is 85/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   70/98 = 70 × 15/98 × 15 = 1050/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
   50/15 = 50 × 98/15 × 98 = 4900/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1470 + 4900/1470 = 1050 + 4900/1470 = 5950/1470
5. 5950/1470 simplified gives 85/21
6. So, 70/98 + 50/15 = 85/21
   In mixed form: 41/21

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