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Add 98/3 and 42/70

1^st number: 32 2/3, 2^nd number: 42/70

98/3 + 42/70 is 499/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
   98/3 = 98 × 70/3 × 70 = 6860/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6860/210 + 126/210 = 6860 + 126/210 = 6986/210
5. 6986/210 simplified gives 499/15
6. So, 98/3 + 42/70 = 499/15
   In mixed form: 334/15

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