Add 36/98 and 25/9, Solve 36/98 + 2 7/9 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 25/9

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

36/98 + 25/9 is 1387/441.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
36/98 = 36 × 9/98 × 9 = 324/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
25/9 = 25 × 98/9 × 98 = 2450/882
Add the two like fractions:
324/882 + 2450/882 = 324 + 2450/882 = 2774/882
2774/882 simplified gives 1387/441
So, 36/98 + 25/9 = 1387/441
In mixed form: 364/441

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