Add 36/98 and 14/28
36/98 + 14/28 is 85/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
14/28 = 14 × 7/28 × 7 = 98/196 - Add the two like fractions:
72/196 + 98/196 = 72 + 98/196 = 170/196 - 170/196 simplified gives 85/98
- So, 36/98 + 14/28 = 85/98
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