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Add 9/70 and 98/50

1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 1 48/50

9/70 + 98/50 is 731/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    9/70 = 9 × 5/70 × 5 = 45/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    98/50 = 98 × 7/50 × 7 = 686/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/350 + 686/350 = 45 + 686/350 = 731/350
  5. So, 9/70 + 98/50 = 731/350
    In mixed form: 231/350

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