Add 90/98 and 3/36
90/98 + 3/36 is 589/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
90/98 = 90 × 18/98 × 18 = 1620/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
3/36 = 3 × 49/36 × 49 = 147/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1764 + 147/1764 = 1620 + 147/1764 = 1767/1764 - 1767/1764 simplified gives 589/588
- So, 90/98 + 3/36 = 589/588
In mixed form: 11/588
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