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Add 35/98 and 36/81

35/98 + 36/81 is 101/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
    35/98 = 35 × 81/98 × 81 = 2835/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    36/81 = 36 × 98/81 × 98 = 3528/7938
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/7938 + 3528/7938 = 2835 + 3528/7938 = 6363/7938
  5. 6363/7938 simplified gives 101/126
  6. So, 35/98 + 36/81 = 101/126

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