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Add 20/98 and 45/36

1^st number: 20/98, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

20/98 + 45/36 is 285/196.

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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,
   20/98 = 20 × 18/98 × 18 = 360/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   45/36 = 45 × 49/36 × 49 = 2205/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/1764 + 2205/1764 = 360 + 2205/1764 = 2565/1764
5. 2565/1764 simplified gives 285/196
6. So, 20/98 + 45/36 = 285/196
   In mixed form: 189/196

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