Add 1/98 and 18/36
1/98 + 18/36 is 25/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
1/98 = 1 × 18/98 × 18 = 18/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
18/36 = 18 × 49/36 × 49 = 882/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
18/1764 + 882/1764 = 18 + 882/1764 = 900/1764 - 900/1764 simplified gives 25/49
- So, 1/98 + 18/36 = 25/49
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