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Add 96/70 and 98/20

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 4 18/20

96/70 + 98/20 is 439/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   96/70 = 96 × 2/70 × 2 = 192/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   98/20 = 98 × 7/20 × 7 = 686/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/140 + 686/140 = 192 + 686/140 = 878/140
5. 878/140 simplified gives 439/70
6. So, 96/70 + 98/20 = 439/70
   In mixed form: 619/70

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