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Add 81/36 and 14/98

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 14/98

81/36 + 14/98 is 67/28.

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,
   81/36 = 81 × 49/36 × 49 = 3969/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   14/98 = 14 × 18/98 × 18 = 252/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3969/1764 + 252/1764 = 3969 + 252/1764 = 4221/1764
5. 4221/1764 simplified gives 67/28
6. So, 81/36 + 14/98 = 67/28
   In mixed form: 211/28

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