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Add 75/36 and 10/98

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 10/98

75/36 + 10/98 is 1285/588.

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,
    75/36 = 75 × 49/36 × 49 = 3675/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    10/98 = 10 × 18/98 × 18 = 180/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/1764 + 180/1764 = 3675 + 180/1764 = 3855/1764
  5. 3855/1764 simplified gives 1285/588
  6. So, 75/36 + 10/98 = 1285/588
    In mixed form: 2109/588

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