Add 84/36 and 30/98
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 30/98
84/36 + 30/98 is 388/147.
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,
84/36 = 84 × 49/36 × 49 = 4116/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
30/98 = 30 × 18/98 × 18 = 540/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/1764 + 540/1764 = 4116 + 540/1764 = 4656/1764 - 4656/1764 simplified gives 388/147
- So, 84/36 + 30/98 = 388/147
In mixed form: 294/147
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