Add 36/98 and 18/5, Solve 36/98 + 3 3/5 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 18/5

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 3 3/5

36/98 + 18/5 is 972/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
36/98 = 36 × 5/98 × 5 = 180/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
18/5 = 18 × 98/5 × 98 = 1764/490
Add the two like fractions:
180/490 + 1764/490 = 180 + 1764/490 = 1944/490
1944/490 simplified gives 972/245
So, 36/98 + 18/5 = 972/245
In mixed form: 3237/245

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