Add 4/36 and 9/98
4/36 + 9/98 is 179/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
4/36 = 4 × 49/36 × 49 = 196/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
9/98 = 9 × 18/98 × 18 = 162/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
196/1764 + 162/1764 = 196 + 162/1764 = 358/1764 - 358/1764 simplified gives 179/882
- So, 4/36 + 9/98 = 179/882
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