Add 49/36 and 98/10
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 9 8/10
49/36 + 98/10 is 2009/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
98/10 = 98 × 18/10 × 18 = 1764/180 - Add the two like fractions:
245/180 + 1764/180 = 245 + 1764/180 = 2009/180 - So, 49/36 + 98/10 = 2009/180
In mixed form: 1129/180
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