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Add 98/18 and 70/20

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

98/18 + 70/20 is 161/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   98/18 = 98 × 10/18 × 10 = 980/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/180 + 630/180 = 980 + 630/180 = 1610/180
5. 1610/180 simplified gives 161/18
6. So, 98/18 + 70/20 = 161/18
   In mixed form: 817/18

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