Add 96/36 and 1/98
1st number: 2 24/36, 2nd number: 1/98
96/36 + 1/98 is 787/294.
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,
96/36 = 96 × 49/36 × 49 = 4704/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
1/98 = 1 × 18/98 × 18 = 18/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
4704/1764 + 18/1764 = 4704 + 18/1764 = 4722/1764 - 4722/1764 simplified gives 787/294
- So, 96/36 + 1/98 = 787/294
In mixed form: 2199/294
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