Add 36/98 and 8/49
36/98 + 8/49 is 26/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
36/98 = 36 × 1/98 × 1 = 36/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
8/49 = 8 × 2/49 × 2 = 16/98 - Add the two like fractions:
36/98 + 16/98 = 36 + 16/98 = 52/98 - 52/98 simplified gives 26/49
- So, 36/98 + 8/49 = 26/49
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