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Add 8/4 and 98/70

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

8/4 + 98/70 is 17/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   98/70 = 98 × 2/70 × 2 = 196/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/140 + 196/140 = 280 + 196/140 = 476/140
5. 476/140 simplified gives 17/5
6. So, 8/4 + 98/70 = 17/5
   In mixed form: 32/5

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