Add 75/36 and 7/98
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 7/98
75/36 + 7/98 is 181/84.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 49/36 × 49 = 3675/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
7/98 = 7 × 18/98 × 18 = 126/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/1764 + 126/1764 = 3675 + 126/1764 = 3801/1764 - 3801/1764 simplified gives 181/84
- So, 75/36 + 7/98 = 181/84
In mixed form: 213/84
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