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Add 98/25 and 4/36

1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 4/36

98/25 + 4/36 is 907/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    98/25 = 98 × 36/25 × 36 = 3528/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/900 + 100/900 = 3528 + 100/900 = 3628/900
  5. 3628/900 simplified gives 907/225
  6. So, 98/25 + 4/36 = 907/225
    In mixed form: 47/225

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