Add 4/5 and 36/98
4/5 + 36/98 is 286/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
4/5 = 4 × 98/5 × 98 = 392/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
36/98 = 36 × 5/98 × 5 = 180/490 - Add the two like fractions:
392/490 + 180/490 = 392 + 180/490 = 572/490 - 572/490 simplified gives 286/245
- So, 4/5 + 36/98 = 286/245
In mixed form: 141/245
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