Add 21/45 and 36/98
21/45 + 36/98 is 613/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
21/45 = 21 × 98/45 × 98 = 2058/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
36/98 = 36 × 45/98 × 45 = 1620/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/4410 + 1620/4410 = 2058 + 1620/4410 = 3678/4410 - 3678/4410 simplified gives 613/735
- So, 21/45 + 36/98 = 613/735
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