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Add 70/36 and 24/98

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 24/98

70/36 + 24/98 is 1931/882.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   24/98 = 24 × 18/98 × 18 = 432/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/1764 + 432/1764 = 3430 + 432/1764 = 3862/1764
5. 3862/1764 simplified gives 1931/882
6. So, 70/36 + 24/98 = 1931/882
   In mixed form: 2167/882

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