Add 36/98 and 72/27, Solve 36/98 + 2 18/27 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 72/27

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 2 18/27

36/98 + 72/27 is 446/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
36/98 = 36 × 27/98 × 27 = 972/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
72/27 = 72 × 98/27 × 98 = 7056/2646
Add the two like fractions:
972/2646 + 7056/2646 = 972 + 7056/2646 = 8028/2646
8028/2646 simplified gives 446/147
So, 36/98 + 72/27 = 446/147
In mixed form: 35/147

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