Add 36/98 and 21/90
36/98 + 21/90 is 883/1470.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
36/98 = 36 × 45/98 × 45 = 1620/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
21/90 = 21 × 49/90 × 49 = 1029/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/4410 + 1029/4410 = 1620 + 1029/4410 = 2649/4410 - 2649/4410 simplified gives 883/1470
- So, 36/98 + 21/90 = 883/1470
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