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Add 36/84 and 2/98

36/84 + 2/98 is 22/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    36/84 = 36 × 7/84 × 7 = 252/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/588 + 12/588 = 252 + 12/588 = 264/588
  5. 264/588 simplified gives 22/49
  6. So, 36/84 + 2/98 = 22/49

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