Add 98/36 and 50/70, Solve 2 26/36 + 50/70 as a fraction

Add 98/36 and 50/70

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 50/70

98/36 + 50/70 is 433/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
98/36 = 98 × 35/36 × 35 = 3430/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
50/70 = 50 × 18/70 × 18 = 900/1260
Add the two like fractions:
3430/1260 + 900/1260 = 3430 + 900/1260 = 4330/1260
4330/1260 simplified gives 433/126
So, 98/36 + 50/70 = 433/126
In mixed form: 355/126

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