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Add 36/42 and 20/98

36/42 + 20/98 is 52/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    36/42 = 36 × 7/42 × 7 = 252/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/294 + 60/294 = 252 + 60/294 = 312/294
  5. 312/294 simplified gives 52/49
  6. So, 36/42 + 20/98 = 52/49
    In mixed form: 13/49

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