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Add 96/70 and 98/40

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

96/70 + 98/40 is 107/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   96/70 = 96 × 4/70 × 4 = 384/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   98/40 = 98 × 7/40 × 7 = 686/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/280 + 686/280 = 384 + 686/280 = 1070/280
5. 1070/280 simplified gives 107/28
6. So, 96/70 + 98/40 = 107/28
   In mixed form: 323/28

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