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Add 70/98 and 50/30

1st number: 70/98, 2nd number: 1 20/30

70/98 + 50/30 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 30 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 30 × 49 = 1470,
    50/30 = 50 × 49/30 × 49 = 2450/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1470 + 2450/1470 = 1050 + 2450/1470 = 3500/1470
  5. 3500/1470 simplified gives 50/21
  6. So, 70/98 + 50/30 = 50/21
    In mixed form: 28/21

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