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Add 70/98 and 60/12

1^st number: 70/98, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

70/98 + 60/12 is 40/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   70/98 = 70 × 6/98 × 6 = 420/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   60/12 = 60 × 49/12 × 49 = 2940/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/588 + 2940/588 = 420 + 2940/588 = 3360/588
5. 3360/588 simplified gives 40/7
6. So, 70/98 + 60/12 = 40/7
   In mixed form: 55/7

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