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Add 75/80 and 70/98

75/80 + 70/98 is 185/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   75/80 = 75 × 49/80 × 49 = 3675/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
   70/98 = 70 × 40/98 × 40 = 2800/3920
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/3920 + 2800/3920 = 3675 + 2800/3920 = 6475/3920
5. 6475/3920 simplified gives 185/112
6. So, 75/80 + 70/98 = 185/112
   In mixed form: 173/112

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