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Add 36/15 and 98/70

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 1 28/70

36/15 + 98/70 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    36/15 = 36 × 14/15 × 14 = 504/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    98/70 = 98 × 3/70 × 3 = 294/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/210 + 294/210 = 504 + 294/210 = 798/210
  5. 798/210 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 36/15 + 98/70 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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