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Add 98/4 and 2/70

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 2/70

98/4 + 2/70 is 1717/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    98/4 = 98 × 35/4 × 35 = 3430/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/140 + 4/140 = 3430 + 4/140 = 3434/140
  5. 3434/140 simplified gives 1717/70
  6. So, 98/4 + 2/70 = 1717/70
    In mixed form: 2437/70

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