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Add 70/98 and 60/5

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

70/98 + 60/5 is 89/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 5 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 5 × 98 = 490,
   60/5 = 60 × 98/5 × 98 = 5880/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/490 + 5880/490 = 350 + 5880/490 = 6230/490
5. 6230/490 simplified gives 89/7
6. So, 70/98 + 60/5 = 89/7
   In mixed form: 125/7

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