Add 1/98 and 36/10, Solve 1/98 + 3 6/10 as a fraction

Add 1/98 and 36/10

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 3 6/10

1/98 + 36/10 is 1769/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
1/98 = 1 × 5/98 × 5 = 5/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
36/10 = 36 × 49/10 × 49 = 1764/490
Add the two like fractions:
5/490 + 1764/490 = 5 + 1764/490 = 1769/490
So, 1/98 + 36/10 = 1769/490
In mixed form: 3299/490

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