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Add 36/98 and 16/54

36/98 + 16/54 is 878/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    36/98 = 36 × 27/98 × 27 = 972/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    16/54 = 16 × 49/54 × 49 = 784/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/2646 + 784/2646 = 972 + 784/2646 = 1756/2646
  5. 1756/2646 simplified gives 878/1323
  6. So, 36/98 + 16/54 = 878/1323

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