Add 9/36 and 80/98
9/36 + 80/98 is 209/196.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 49/36 × 49 = 441/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
80/98 = 80 × 18/98 × 18 = 1440/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1764 + 1440/1764 = 441 + 1440/1764 = 1881/1764 - 1881/1764 simplified gives 209/196
- So, 9/36 + 80/98 = 209/196
In mixed form: 113/196
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/36+80/98 9/72+80/98 27/36+80/98 45/36+80/98 63/36+80/98