Add 36/98 and 45/35, Solve 36/98 + 1 10/35 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 45/35

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

36/98 + 45/35 is 81/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 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 35 × 14 = 490,
45/35 = 45 × 14/35 × 14 = 630/490
Add the two like fractions:
180/490 + 630/490 = 180 + 630/490 = 810/490
810/490 simplified gives 81/49
So, 36/98 + 45/35 = 81/49
In mixed form: 132/49

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