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Add 54/36 and 2/98

1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 2/98

54/36 + 2/98 is 149/98.

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,
    54/36 = 54 × 49/36 × 49 = 2646/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    2/98 = 2 × 18/98 × 18 = 36/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1764 + 36/1764 = 2646 + 36/1764 = 2682/1764
  5. 2682/1764 simplified gives 149/98
  6. So, 54/36 + 2/98 = 149/98
    In mixed form: 151/98

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