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Add 70/25 and 98/36

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

70/25 + 98/36 is 497/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   70/25 = 70 × 36/25 × 36 = 2520/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   98/36 = 98 × 25/36 × 25 = 2450/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/900 + 2450/900 = 2520 + 2450/900 = 4970/900
5. 4970/900 simplified gives 497/90
6. So, 70/25 + 98/36 = 497/90
   In mixed form: 547/90

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