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Add 98/36 and 42/70

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 42/70

98/36 + 42/70 is 299/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   98/36 = 98 × 35/36 × 35 = 3430/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   42/70 = 42 × 18/70 × 18 = 756/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/1260 + 756/1260 = 3430 + 756/1260 = 4186/1260
5. 4186/1260 simplified gives 299/90
6. So, 98/36 + 42/70 = 299/90
   In mixed form: 329/90

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