Add 36/98 and 84/54, Solve 36/98 + 1 30/54 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 84/54

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

36/98 + 84/54 is 848/441.

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,
84/54 = 84 × 49/54 × 49 = 4116/2646
Add the two like fractions:
972/2646 + 4116/2646 = 972 + 4116/2646 = 5088/2646
5088/2646 simplified gives 848/441
So, 36/98 + 84/54 = 848/441
In mixed form: 1407/441

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