Add 8/36 and 36/98
8/36 + 36/98 is 260/441.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 49/36 × 49 = 392/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
36/98 = 36 × 18/98 × 18 = 648/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
392/1764 + 648/1764 = 392 + 648/1764 = 1040/1764 - 1040/1764 simplified gives 260/441
- So, 8/36 + 36/98 = 260/441
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