Add 36/63 and 80/98
36/63 + 80/98 is 68/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
36/63 = 36 × 14/63 × 14 = 504/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
80/98 = 80 × 9/98 × 9 = 720/882 - Add the two like fractions:
504/882 + 720/882 = 504 + 720/882 = 1224/882 - 1224/882 simplified gives 68/49
- So, 36/63 + 80/98 = 68/49
In mixed form: 119/49
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