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Add 4/5 and 36/98

4/5 + 36/98 is 286/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    4/5 = 4 × 98/5 × 98 = 392/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    36/98 = 36 × 5/98 × 5 = 180/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/490 + 180/490 = 392 + 180/490 = 572/490
  5. 572/490 simplified gives 286/245
  6. So, 4/5 + 36/98 = 286/245
    In mixed form: 141/245

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