Add 3/36 and 54/98
3/36 + 54/98 is 373/588.
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,
54/98 = 54 × 18/98 × 18 = 972/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
147/1764 + 972/1764 = 147 + 972/1764 = 1119/1764 - 1119/1764 simplified gives 373/588
- So, 3/36 + 54/98 = 373/588
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