Add 3/36 and 27/98
3/36 + 27/98 is 211/588.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 49/36 × 49 = 147/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
27/98 = 27 × 18/98 × 18 = 486/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
147/1764 + 486/1764 = 147 + 486/1764 = 633/1764 - 633/1764 simplified gives 211/588
- So, 3/36 + 27/98 = 211/588
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