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Add 6/9 and 36/98

6/9 + 36/98 is 152/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    36/98 = 36 × 9/98 × 9 = 324/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/882 + 324/882 = 588 + 324/882 = 912/882
  5. 912/882 simplified gives 152/147
  6. So, 6/9 + 36/98 = 152/147
    In mixed form: 15/147

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