Add 10/98 and 21/36
10/98 + 21/36 is 403/588.
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,
10/98 = 10 × 18/98 × 18 = 180/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
21/36 = 21 × 49/36 × 49 = 1029/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1764 + 1029/1764 = 180 + 1029/1764 = 1209/1764 - 1209/1764 simplified gives 403/588
- So, 10/98 + 21/36 = 403/588
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