Add 98/36 and 16/5
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 3 1/5
98/36 + 16/5 is 533/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
16/5 = 16 × 36/5 × 36 = 576/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 576/180 = 490 + 576/180 = 1066/180 - 1066/180 simplified gives 533/90
- So, 98/36 + 16/5 = 533/90
In mixed form: 583/90
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