Add 5/70 and 98/36, Solve 5/70 + 2 26/36 as a fraction

Add 5/70 and 98/36

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

5/70 + 98/36 is 176/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
5/70 = 5 × 18/70 × 18 = 90/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
98/36 = 98 × 35/36 × 35 = 3430/1260
Add the two like fractions:
90/1260 + 3430/1260 = 90 + 3430/1260 = 3520/1260
3520/1260 simplified gives 176/63
So, 5/70 + 98/36 = 176/63
In mixed form: 250/63

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