Add 36/15 and 42/98
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 42/98
36/15 + 42/98 is 99/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
36/15 = 36 × 98/15 × 98 = 3528/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
42/98 = 42 × 15/98 × 15 = 630/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1470 + 630/1470 = 3528 + 630/1470 = 4158/1470 - 4158/1470 simplified gives 99/35
- So, 36/15 + 42/98 = 99/35
In mixed form: 229/35
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