Add 35/36 and 56/98
35/36 + 56/98 is 389/252.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 49/36 × 49 = 1715/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
56/98 = 56 × 18/98 × 18 = 1008/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/1764 + 1008/1764 = 1715 + 1008/1764 = 2723/1764 - 2723/1764 simplified gives 389/252
- So, 35/36 + 56/98 = 389/252
In mixed form: 1137/252
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