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Add 98/28 and 36/49

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 36/49

98/28 + 36/49 is 415/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   98/28 = 98 × 7/28 × 7 = 686/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   36/49 = 36 × 4/49 × 4 = 144/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/196 + 144/196 = 686 + 144/196 = 830/196
5. 830/196 simplified gives 415/98
6. So, 98/28 + 36/49 = 415/98
   In mixed form: 423/98

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