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Add 36/20 and 84/98

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 84/98

36/20 + 84/98 is 93/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    36/20 = 36 × 49/20 × 49 = 1764/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    84/98 = 84 × 10/98 × 10 = 840/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/980 + 840/980 = 1764 + 840/980 = 2604/980
  5. 2604/980 simplified gives 93/35
  6. So, 36/20 + 84/98 = 93/35
    In mixed form: 223/35

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