Add 45/36 and 5/98
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 5/98
45/36 + 5/98 is 255/196.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 18/98 × 18 = 90/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1764 + 90/1764 = 2205 + 90/1764 = 2295/1764 - 2295/1764 simplified gives 255/196
- So, 45/36 + 5/98 = 255/196
In mixed form: 159/196
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