Add 98/6 and 4/36
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 4/36
98/6 + 4/36 is 148/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
98/6 = 98 × 6/6 × 6 = 588/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
4/36 = 4 × 1/36 × 1 = 4/36 - Add the two like fractions:
588/36 + 4/36 = 588 + 4/36 = 592/36 - 592/36 simplified gives 148/9
- So, 98/6 + 4/36 = 148/9
In mixed form: 164/9
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