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Add 35/36 and 9/98

35/36 + 9/98 is 1877/1764.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    35/36 = 35 × 49/36 × 49 = 1715/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    9/98 = 9 × 18/98 × 18 = 162/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/1764 + 162/1764 = 1715 + 162/1764 = 1877/1764
  5. So, 35/36 + 9/98 = 1877/1764
    In mixed form: 1113/1764

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