Add 98/36 and 90/98
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 90/98
98/36 + 90/98 is 3211/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
98/36 = 98 × 49/36 × 49 = 4802/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
90/98 = 90 × 18/98 × 18 = 1620/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
4802/1764 + 1620/1764 = 4802 + 1620/1764 = 6422/1764 - 6422/1764 simplified gives 3211/882
- So, 98/36 + 90/98 = 3211/882
In mixed form: 3565/882
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