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Add 98/35 and 5/36

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 5/36

98/35 + 5/36 is 529/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    98/35 = 98 × 36/35 × 36 = 3528/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    5/36 = 5 × 35/36 × 35 = 175/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/1260 + 175/1260 = 3528 + 175/1260 = 3703/1260
  5. 3703/1260 simplified gives 529/180
  6. So, 98/35 + 5/36 = 529/180
    In mixed form: 2169/180

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