Add 36/45 and 96/98
36/45 + 96/98 is 436/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
36/45 = 36 × 98/45 × 98 = 3528/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
96/98 = 96 × 45/98 × 45 = 4320/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/4410 + 4320/4410 = 3528 + 4320/4410 = 7848/4410 - 7848/4410 simplified gives 436/245
- So, 36/45 + 96/98 = 436/245
In mixed form: 1191/245
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