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Add 36/98 and 40/81

36/98 + 40/81 is 3418/3969.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
   36/98 = 36 × 81/98 × 81 = 2916/7938
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
   40/81 = 40 × 98/81 × 98 = 3920/7938
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2916/7938 + 3920/7938 = 2916 + 3920/7938 = 6836/7938
5. 6836/7938 simplified gives 3418/3969
6. So, 36/98 + 40/81 = 3418/3969

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