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Add 98/36 and 70/10

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 7 0/10

98/36 + 70/10 is 175/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   70/10 = 70 × 18/10 × 18 = 1260/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/180 + 1260/180 = 490 + 1260/180 = 1750/180
5. 1750/180 simplified gives 175/18
6. So, 98/36 + 70/10 = 175/18
   In mixed form: 913/18

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