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Add 36/98 and 70/28

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 2 14/28

36/98 + 70/28 is 281/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   70/28 = 70 × 7/28 × 7 = 490/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/196 + 490/196 = 72 + 490/196 = 562/196
5. 562/196 simplified gives 281/98
6. So, 36/98 + 70/28 = 281/98
   In mixed form: 285/98

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