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Add 36/81 and 96/98

36/81 + 96/98 is 628/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
   36/81 = 36 × 98/81 × 98 = 3528/7938
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
   96/98 = 96 × 81/98 × 81 = 7776/7938
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/7938 + 7776/7938 = 3528 + 7776/7938 = 11304/7938
5. 11304/7938 simplified gives 628/441
6. So, 36/81 + 96/98 = 628/441
   In mixed form: 1187/441

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