Add 81/40 and 36/98
1st number: 2 1/40, 2nd number: 36/98
81/40 + 36/98 is 4689/1960.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
81/40 = 81 × 49/40 × 49 = 3969/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
36/98 = 36 × 20/98 × 20 = 720/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/1960 + 720/1960 = 3969 + 720/1960 = 4689/1960 - So, 81/40 + 36/98 = 4689/1960
In mixed form: 2769/1960
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