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Add 9/36 and 30/98

9/36 + 30/98 is 109/196.

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,
    9/36 = 9 × 49/36 × 49 = 441/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    30/98 = 30 × 18/98 × 18 = 540/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/1764 + 540/1764 = 441 + 540/1764 = 981/1764
  5. 981/1764 simplified gives 109/196
  6. So, 9/36 + 30/98 = 109/196

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