Add 98/36 and 75/20
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 3 15/20
98/36 + 75/20 is 233/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 675/180 = 490 + 675/180 = 1165/180 - 1165/180 simplified gives 233/36
- So, 98/36 + 75/20 = 233/36
In mixed form: 617/36
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