Add 81/98 and 18/64
81/98 + 18/64 is 1737/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
81/98 = 81 × 32/98 × 32 = 2592/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
18/64 = 18 × 49/64 × 49 = 882/3136 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/3136 + 882/3136 = 2592 + 882/3136 = 3474/3136 - 3474/3136 simplified gives 1737/1568
- So, 81/98 + 18/64 = 1737/1568
In mixed form: 1169/1568
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