Add 98/5 and 12/36
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 12/36
98/5 + 12/36 is 299/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
98/5 = 98 × 36/5 × 36 = 3528/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/180 + 60/180 = 3528 + 60/180 = 3588/180 - 3588/180 simplified gives 299/15
- So, 98/5 + 12/36 = 299/15
In mixed form: 1914/15
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