Add 36/98 and 42/36, Solve 36/98 + 1 6/36 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 42/36

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

36/98 + 42/36 is 451/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
36/98 = 36 × 18/98 × 18 = 648/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764
Add the two like fractions:
648/1764 + 2058/1764 = 648 + 2058/1764 = 2706/1764
2706/1764 simplified gives 451/294
So, 36/98 + 42/36 = 451/294
In mixed form: 1157/294

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