Add 98/36 and 3/80
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 3/80
98/36 + 3/80 is 1987/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
98/36 = 98 × 20/36 × 20 = 1960/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/720 + 27/720 = 1960 + 27/720 = 1987/720 - So, 98/36 + 3/80 = 1987/720
In mixed form: 2547/720
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