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Add 49/98 and 28/36

49/98 + 28/36 is 23/18.

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    49/98 = 49 × 18/98 × 18 = 882/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    28/36 = 28 × 49/36 × 49 = 1372/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/1764 + 1372/1764 = 882 + 1372/1764 = 2254/1764
  5. 2254/1764 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 49/98 + 28/36 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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