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Add 36/75 and 28/98

36/75 + 28/98 is 134/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    36/75 = 36 × 98/75 × 98 = 3528/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    28/98 = 28 × 75/98 × 75 = 2100/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/7350 + 2100/7350 = 3528 + 2100/7350 = 5628/7350
  5. 5628/7350 simplified gives 134/175
  6. So, 36/75 + 28/98 = 134/175

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