Add 98/8 and 7/36
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 7/36
98/8 + 7/36 is 112/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
882/72 + 14/72 = 882 + 14/72 = 896/72 - 896/72 simplified gives 112/9
- So, 98/8 + 7/36 = 112/9
In mixed form: 124/9
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