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Add 70/98 and 14/36

70/98 + 14/36 is 139/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    70/98 = 70 × 18/98 × 18 = 1260/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    14/36 = 14 × 49/36 × 49 = 686/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1764 + 686/1764 = 1260 + 686/1764 = 1946/1764
  5. 1946/1764 simplified gives 139/126
  6. So, 70/98 + 14/36 = 139/126
    In mixed form: 113/126

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