Add 36/98 and 45/25
1st number: 36/98, 2nd number: 1 20/25
36/98 + 45/25 is 531/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
36/98 = 36 × 25/98 × 25 = 900/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
45/25 = 45 × 98/25 × 98 = 4410/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2450 + 4410/2450 = 900 + 4410/2450 = 5310/2450 - 5310/2450 simplified gives 531/245
- So, 36/98 + 45/25 = 531/245
In mixed form: 241/245
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