Add 7/98 and 56/36, Solve 7/98 + 1 20/36 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 56/36

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

7/98 + 56/36 is 205/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
7/98 = 7 × 18/98 × 18 = 126/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
Add the two like fractions:
126/1764 + 2744/1764 = 126 + 2744/1764 = 2870/1764
2870/1764 simplified gives 205/126
So, 7/98 + 56/36 = 205/126
In mixed form: 179/126

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