Add 98/7 and 8/36
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 8/36
98/7 + 8/36 is 128/9.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/252 + 56/252 = 3528 + 56/252 = 3584/252 - 3584/252 simplified gives 128/9
- So, 98/7 + 8/36 = 128/9
In mixed form: 142/9
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