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Add 35/98 and 36/4

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 9 0/4

35/98 + 36/4 is 131/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    35/98 = 35 × 2/98 × 2 = 70/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    36/4 = 36 × 49/4 × 49 = 1764/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/196 + 1764/196 = 70 + 1764/196 = 1834/196
  5. 1834/196 simplified gives 131/14
  6. So, 35/98 + 36/4 = 131/14
    In mixed form: 95/14

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