Add 36/98 and 24/81
36/98 + 24/81 is 878/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
36/98 = 36 × 81/98 × 81 = 2916/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
24/81 = 24 × 98/81 × 98 = 2352/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
2916/7938 + 2352/7938 = 2916 + 2352/7938 = 5268/7938 - 5268/7938 simplified gives 878/1323
- So, 36/98 + 24/81 = 878/1323
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