Add 36/40 and 36/98
36/40 + 36/98 is 621/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
36/40 = 36 × 49/40 × 49 = 1764/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
36/98 = 36 × 20/98 × 20 = 720/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/1960 + 720/1960 = 1764 + 720/1960 = 2484/1960 - 2484/1960 simplified gives 621/490
- So, 36/40 + 36/98 = 621/490
In mixed form: 1131/490
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