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Add 80/98 and 70/5

1st number: 80/98, 2nd number: 14 0/5

80/98 + 70/5 is 726/49.

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,
    80/98 = 80 × 5/98 × 5 = 400/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    70/5 = 70 × 98/5 × 98 = 6860/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/490 + 6860/490 = 400 + 6860/490 = 7260/490
  5. 7260/490 simplified gives 726/49
  6. So, 80/98 + 70/5 = 726/49
    In mixed form: 1440/49

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