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Add 45/28 and 36/98

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 36/98

45/28 + 36/98 is 387/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   45/28 = 45 × 7/28 × 7 = 315/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/196 + 72/196 = 315 + 72/196 = 387/196
5. So, 45/28 + 36/98 = 387/196
   In mixed form: 1191/196

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