Add 98/36 and 98/60
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 1 38/60
98/36 + 98/60 is 196/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 294/180 = 490 + 294/180 = 784/180 - 784/180 simplified gives 196/45
- So, 98/36 + 98/60 = 196/45
In mixed form: 416/45
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