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Add 36/9 and 1/98

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 1/98

36/9 + 1/98 is 393/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    36/9 = 36 × 98/9 × 98 = 3528/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/882 + 9/882 = 3528 + 9/882 = 3537/882
  5. 3537/882 simplified gives 393/98
  6. So, 36/9 + 1/98 = 393/98
    In mixed form: 41/98

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