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Add 98/56 and 70/10

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 7 0/10

98/56 + 70/10 is 35/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   70/10 = 70 × 28/10 × 28 = 1960/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/280 + 1960/280 = 490 + 1960/280 = 2450/280
5. 2450/280 simplified gives 35/4
6. So, 98/56 + 70/10 = 35/4
   In mixed form: 83/4

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