Add 1/3 and 36/98
1/3 + 36/98 is 103/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
1/3 = 1 × 98/3 × 98 = 98/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294 - Add the two like fractions:
98/294 + 108/294 = 98 + 108/294 = 206/294 - 206/294 simplified gives 103/147
- So, 1/3 + 36/98 = 103/147
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