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Add 45/98 and 36/84

45/98 + 36/84 is 87/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    45/98 = 45 × 6/98 × 6 = 270/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    36/84 = 36 × 7/84 × 7 = 252/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/588 + 252/588 = 270 + 252/588 = 522/588
  5. 522/588 simplified gives 87/98
  6. So, 45/98 + 36/84 = 87/98

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