Add 98/36 and 98/10
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 9 8/10
98/36 + 98/10 is 1127/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
98/10 = 98 × 18/10 × 18 = 1764/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 1764/180 = 490 + 1764/180 = 2254/180 - 2254/180 simplified gives 1127/90
- So, 98/36 + 98/10 = 1127/90
In mixed form: 1247/90
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