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Add 98/28 and 81/35

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 11/35

98/28 + 81/35 is 407/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   81/35 = 81 × 4/35 × 4 = 324/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/140 + 324/140 = 490 + 324/140 = 814/140
5. 814/140 simplified gives 407/70
6. So, 98/28 + 81/35 = 407/70
   In mixed form: 557/70

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