Add 98/10 and 6/36
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 6/36
98/10 + 6/36 is 299/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
98/10 = 98 × 18/10 × 18 = 1764/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/180 + 30/180 = 1764 + 30/180 = 1794/180 - 1794/180 simplified gives 299/30
- So, 98/10 + 6/36 = 299/30
In mixed form: 929/30
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