Add 36/9 and 25/98
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 25/98
36/9 + 25/98 is 417/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
36/9 = 36 × 98/9 × 98 = 3528/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/882 + 225/882 = 3528 + 225/882 = 3753/882 - 3753/882 simplified gives 417/98
- So, 36/9 + 25/98 = 417/98
In mixed form: 425/98
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