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Add 70/98 and 75/36

1^st number: 70/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

70/98 + 75/36 is 235/84.

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,
   75/36 = 75 × 49/36 × 49 = 3675/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/1764 + 3675/1764 = 1260 + 3675/1764 = 4935/1764
5. 4935/1764 simplified gives 235/84
6. So, 70/98 + 75/36 = 235/84
   In mixed form: 267/84

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