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Add 98/49 and 70/27

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

98/49 + 70/27 is 124/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   98/49 = 98 × 27/49 × 27 = 2646/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   70/27 = 70 × 49/27 × 49 = 3430/1323
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/1323 + 3430/1323 = 2646 + 3430/1323 = 6076/1323
5. 6076/1323 simplified gives 124/27
6. So, 98/49 + 70/27 = 124/27
   In mixed form: 416/27

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