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Add 9/98 and 70/28

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 2 14/28

9/98 + 70/28 is 127/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    70/28 = 70 × 7/28 × 7 = 490/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/196 + 490/196 = 18 + 490/196 = 508/196
  5. 508/196 simplified gives 127/49
  6. So, 9/98 + 70/28 = 127/49
    In mixed form: 229/49

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