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Add 98/72 and 6/70

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 6/70

98/72 + 6/70 is 1823/1260.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   98/72 = 98 × 35/72 × 35 = 3430/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   6/70 = 6 × 36/70 × 36 = 216/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/2520 + 216/2520 = 3430 + 216/2520 = 3646/2520
5. 3646/2520 simplified gives 1823/1260
6. So, 98/72 + 6/70 = 1823/1260
   In mixed form: 1563/1260

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