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Add 98/28 and 5/36

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 5/36

98/28 + 5/36 is 131/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    98/28 = 98 × 9/28 × 9 = 882/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/252 + 35/252 = 882 + 35/252 = 917/252
  5. 917/252 simplified gives 131/36
  6. So, 98/28 + 5/36 = 131/36
    In mixed form: 323/36

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