Add 2/9 and 36/98
2/9 + 36/98 is 260/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
36/98 = 36 × 9/98 × 9 = 324/882 - Add the two like fractions:
196/882 + 324/882 = 196 + 324/882 = 520/882 - 520/882 simplified gives 260/441
- So, 2/9 + 36/98 = 260/441
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