Add 36/98 and 15/80
36/98 + 15/80 is 435/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
36/98 = 36 × 40/98 × 40 = 1440/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
15/80 = 15 × 49/80 × 49 = 735/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/3920 + 735/3920 = 1440 + 735/3920 = 2175/3920 - 2175/3920 simplified gives 435/784
- So, 36/98 + 15/80 = 435/784
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