Add 36/98 and 30/45
36/98 + 30/45 is 152/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 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 45 × 98 = 4410,
30/45 = 30 × 98/45 × 98 = 2940/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/4410 + 2940/4410 = 1620 + 2940/4410 = 4560/4410 - 4560/4410 simplified gives 152/147
- So, 36/98 + 30/45 = 152/147
In mixed form: 15/147
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