Add 98/36 and 80/25
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 3 5/25
98/36 + 80/25 is 533/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 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 25 × 36 = 900,
80/25 = 80 × 36/25 × 36 = 2880/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/900 + 2880/900 = 2450 + 2880/900 = 5330/900 - 5330/900 simplified gives 533/90
- So, 98/36 + 80/25 = 533/90
In mixed form: 583/90
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