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Add 7/36 and 98/8

1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 12 2/8

7/36 + 98/8 is 112/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/72 + 882/72 = 14 + 882/72 = 896/72
  5. 896/72 simplified gives 112/9
  6. So, 7/36 + 98/8 = 112/9
    In mixed form: 124/9

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