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Add 72/70 and 10/98

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 10/98

72/70 + 10/98 is 277/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   72/70 = 72 × 7/70 × 7 = 504/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   10/98 = 10 × 5/98 × 5 = 50/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/490 + 50/490 = 504 + 50/490 = 554/490
5. 554/490 simplified gives 277/245
6. So, 72/70 + 10/98 = 277/245
   In mixed form: 132/245

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