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Add 98/18 and 40/70

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 40/70

98/18 + 40/70 is 379/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   98/18 = 98 × 35/18 × 35 = 3430/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/630 + 360/630 = 3430 + 360/630 = 3790/630
5. 3790/630 simplified gives 379/63
6. So, 98/18 + 40/70 = 379/63
   In mixed form: 61/63

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