Add 98/36 and 15/50
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 15/50
98/36 + 15/50 is 136/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
98/36 = 98 × 25/36 × 25 = 2450/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
15/50 = 15 × 18/50 × 18 = 270/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/900 + 270/900 = 2450 + 270/900 = 2720/900 - 2720/900 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 98/36 + 15/50 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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