Add 36/98 and 28/18, Solve 36/98 + 1 10/18 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 28/18

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 1 10/18

36/98 + 28/18 is 848/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 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 18 × 49 = 882,
28/18 = 28 × 49/18 × 49 = 1372/882
Add the two like fractions:
324/882 + 1372/882 = 324 + 1372/882 = 1696/882
1696/882 simplified gives 848/441
So, 36/98 + 28/18 = 848/441
In mixed form: 1407/441

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