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Add 36/98 and 14/4

1st number: 36/98, 2nd number: 3 2/4

36/98 + 14/4 is 379/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/196 + 686/196 = 72 + 686/196 = 758/196
  5. 758/196 simplified gives 379/98
  6. So, 36/98 + 14/4 = 379/98
    In mixed form: 385/98

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