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Add 1/98 and 9/36

1/98 + 9/36 is 51/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    1/98 = 1 × 18/98 × 18 = 18/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    9/36 = 9 × 49/36 × 49 = 441/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/1764 + 441/1764 = 18 + 441/1764 = 459/1764
  5. 459/1764 simplified gives 51/196
  6. So, 1/98 + 9/36 = 51/196

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