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Add 36/98 and 18/25

36/98 + 18/25 is 1332/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    36/98 = 36 × 25/98 × 25 = 900/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    18/25 = 18 × 98/25 × 98 = 1764/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2450 + 1764/2450 = 900 + 1764/2450 = 2664/2450
  5. 2664/2450 simplified gives 1332/1225
  6. So, 36/98 + 18/25 = 1332/1225
    In mixed form: 1107/1225

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