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Add 98/8 and 50/70

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 50/70

98/8 + 50/70 is 363/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   98/8 = 98 × 35/8 × 35 = 3430/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/280 + 200/280 = 3430 + 200/280 = 3630/280
5. 3630/280 simplified gives 363/28
6. So, 98/8 + 50/70 = 363/28
   In mixed form: 1227/28

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