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Add 5/98 and 28/36

5/98 + 28/36 is 731/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    5/98 = 5 × 18/98 × 18 = 90/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    28/36 = 28 × 49/36 × 49 = 1372/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/1764 + 1372/1764 = 90 + 1372/1764 = 1462/1764
  5. 1462/1764 simplified gives 731/882
  6. So, 5/98 + 28/36 = 731/882

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