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Add 70/36 and 21/98

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 21/98

70/36 + 21/98 is 136/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   70/36 = 70 × 49/36 × 49 = 3430/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   21/98 = 21 × 18/98 × 18 = 378/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/1764 + 378/1764 = 3430 + 378/1764 = 3808/1764
5. 3808/1764 simplified gives 136/63
6. So, 70/36 + 21/98 = 136/63
   In mixed form: 210/63

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