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Add 98/16 and 70/36

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

98/16 + 70/36 is 581/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   98/16 = 98 × 9/16 × 9 = 882/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   70/36 = 70 × 4/36 × 4 = 280/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/144 + 280/144 = 882 + 280/144 = 1162/144
5. 1162/144 simplified gives 581/72
6. So, 98/16 + 70/36 = 581/72
   In mixed form: 85/72

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