Add 45/36 and 40/98
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 40/98
45/36 + 40/98 is 325/196.
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,
45/36 = 45 × 49/36 × 49 = 2205/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
40/98 = 40 × 18/98 × 18 = 720/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1764 + 720/1764 = 2205 + 720/1764 = 2925/1764 - 2925/1764 simplified gives 325/196
- So, 45/36 + 40/98 = 325/196
In mixed form: 1129/196
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