Add 36/98 and 80/54, Solve 36/98 + 1 26/54 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 80/54

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

36/98 + 80/54 is 2446/1323.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 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 54 × 49 = 2646,
80/54 = 80 × 49/54 × 49 = 3920/2646
Add the two like fractions:
972/2646 + 3920/2646 = 972 + 3920/2646 = 4892/2646
4892/2646 simplified gives 2446/1323
So, 36/98 + 80/54 = 2446/1323
In mixed form: 11123/1323

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