Add 2/36 and 2/98
2/36 + 2/98 is 67/882.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 49/36 × 49 = 98/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
2/98 = 2 × 18/98 × 18 = 36/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
98/1764 + 36/1764 = 98 + 36/1764 = 134/1764 - 134/1764 simplified gives 67/882
- So, 2/36 + 2/98 = 67/882
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