Add 81/36 and 50/98
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 50/98
81/36 + 50/98 is 541/196.
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,
81/36 = 81 × 49/36 × 49 = 3969/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
50/98 = 50 × 18/98 × 18 = 900/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/1764 + 900/1764 = 3969 + 900/1764 = 4869/1764 - 4869/1764 simplified gives 541/196
- So, 81/36 + 50/98 = 541/196
In mixed form: 2149/196
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