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Add 36/45 and 4/98

36/45 + 4/98 is 206/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    36/45 = 36 × 98/45 × 98 = 3528/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    4/98 = 4 × 45/98 × 45 = 180/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/4410 + 180/4410 = 3528 + 180/4410 = 3708/4410
  5. 3708/4410 simplified gives 206/245
  6. So, 36/45 + 4/98 = 206/245

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