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Add 45/36 and 12/98

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 12/98

45/36 + 12/98 is 269/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    45/36 = 45 × 49/36 × 49 = 2205/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    12/98 = 12 × 18/98 × 18 = 216/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/1764 + 216/1764 = 2205 + 216/1764 = 2421/1764
  5. 2421/1764 simplified gives 269/196
  6. So, 45/36 + 12/98 = 269/196
    In mixed form: 173/196

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