Add 36/42 and 40/98, Solve 36/42 + 40/98 as a fraction

Add 36/42 and 40/98

36/42 + 40/98 is 62/49.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
36/42 = 36 × 7/42 × 7 = 252/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294
Add the two like fractions:
252/294 + 120/294 = 252 + 120/294 = 372/294
372/294 simplified gives 62/49
So, 36/42 + 40/98 = 62/49
In mixed form: 113/49

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