Add 98/35 and 7/36
1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 7/36
98/35 + 7/36 is 539/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
98/35 = 98 × 36/35 × 36 = 3528/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1260 + 245/1260 = 3528 + 245/1260 = 3773/1260 - 3773/1260 simplified gives 539/180
- So, 98/35 + 7/36 = 539/180
In mixed form: 2179/180
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