Add 10/36 and 42/98
10/36 + 42/98 is 89/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
10/36 = 10 × 49/36 × 49 = 490/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
42/98 = 42 × 18/98 × 18 = 756/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1764 + 756/1764 = 490 + 756/1764 = 1246/1764 - 1246/1764 simplified gives 89/126
- So, 10/36 + 42/98 = 89/126
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