Add 36/98 and 56/36, Solve 36/98 + 1 20/36 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 56/36

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

36/98 + 56/36 is 848/441.

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,
56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
Add the two like fractions:
648/1764 + 2744/1764 = 648 + 2744/1764 = 3392/1764
3392/1764 simplified gives 848/441
So, 36/98 + 56/36 = 848/441
In mixed form: 1407/441

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