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Add 81/18 and 70/98

1^st number: 4 9/18, 2^nd number: 70/98

81/18 + 70/98 is 73/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   81/18 = 81 × 49/18 × 49 = 3969/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   70/98 = 70 × 9/98 × 9 = 630/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3969/882 + 630/882 = 3969 + 630/882 = 4599/882
5. 4599/882 simplified gives 73/14
6. So, 81/18 + 70/98 = 73/14
   In mixed form: 53/14

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