Add 3/98 and 5/36
3/98 + 5/36 is 299/1764.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
3/98 = 3 × 18/98 × 18 = 54/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
5/36 = 5 × 49/36 × 49 = 245/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
54/1764 + 245/1764 = 54 + 245/1764 = 299/1764 - So, 3/98 + 5/36 = 299/1764
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