Add 98/7 and 3/36
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 3/36
98/7 + 3/36 is 169/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
98/7 = 98 × 36/7 × 36 = 3528/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/252 + 21/252 = 3528 + 21/252 = 3549/252 - 3549/252 simplified gives 169/12
- So, 98/7 + 3/36 = 169/12
In mixed form: 141/12
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