Add 80/36 and 9/98
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 9/98
80/36 + 9/98 is 2041/882.
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,
80/36 = 80 × 49/36 × 49 = 3920/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
9/98 = 9 × 18/98 × 18 = 162/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/1764 + 162/1764 = 3920 + 162/1764 = 4082/1764 - 4082/1764 simplified gives 2041/882
- So, 80/36 + 9/98 = 2041/882
In mixed form: 2277/882
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