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Add 36/35 and 54/98

1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 54/98

36/35 + 54/98 is 387/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    36/35 = 36 × 14/35 × 14 = 504/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    54/98 = 54 × 5/98 × 5 = 270/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/490 + 270/490 = 504 + 270/490 = 774/490
  5. 774/490 simplified gives 387/245
  6. So, 36/35 + 54/98 = 387/245
    In mixed form: 1142/245

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