Add 7/36 and 56/98
7/36 + 56/98 is 193/252.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 49/36 × 49 = 343/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
56/98 = 56 × 18/98 × 18 = 1008/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
343/1764 + 1008/1764 = 343 + 1008/1764 = 1351/1764 - 1351/1764 simplified gives 193/252
- So, 7/36 + 56/98 = 193/252
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