Add 36/98 and 70/80, Solve 36/98 + 70/80 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 70/80

36/98 + 70/80 is 487/392.

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,
70/80 = 70 × 49/80 × 49 = 3430/3920
Add the two like fractions:
1440/3920 + 3430/3920 = 1440 + 3430/3920 = 4870/3920
4870/3920 simplified gives 487/392
So, 36/98 + 70/80 = 487/392
In mixed form: 195/392

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