Add 98/28 and 36/70, Solve 3 14/28 + 36/70 as a fraction

Add 98/28 and 36/70

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 36/70

98/28 + 36/70 is 281/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140
Add the two like fractions:
490/140 + 72/140 = 490 + 72/140 = 562/140
562/140 simplified gives 281/70
So, 98/28 + 36/70 = 281/70
In mixed form: 41/70

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