Add 3/8 and 36/98
3/8 + 36/98 is 291/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
3/8 = 3 × 49/8 × 49 = 147/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
36/98 = 36 × 4/98 × 4 = 144/392 - Add the two like fractions:
147/392 + 144/392 = 147 + 144/392 = 291/392 - So, 3/8 + 36/98 = 291/392
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