Add 6/36 and 1/98
6/36 + 1/98 is 26/147.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 49/36 × 49 = 294/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
1/98 = 1 × 18/98 × 18 = 18/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1764 + 18/1764 = 294 + 18/1764 = 312/1764 - 312/1764 simplified gives 26/147
- So, 6/36 + 1/98 = 26/147
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/36+1/98 6/36+2/98 6/72+1/98 18/36+1/98 6/36+3/98 30/36+1/98 6/36+5/98 42/36+1/98 6/36+7/98