Add 98/20 and 3/36
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 3/36
98/20 + 3/36 is 299/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 15/180 = 882 + 15/180 = 897/180 - 897/180 simplified gives 299/60
- So, 98/20 + 3/36 = 299/60
In mixed form: 459/60
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