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Add 98/20 and 4/36

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 4/36

98/20 + 4/36 is 451/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/180 + 20/180 = 882 + 20/180 = 902/180
  5. 902/180 simplified gives 451/90
  6. So, 98/20 + 4/36 = 451/90
    In mixed form: 51/90

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