Add 98/9 and 36/40
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 36/40
98/9 + 36/40 is 1061/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
98/9 = 98 × 40/9 × 40 = 3920/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/360 + 324/360 = 3920 + 324/360 = 4244/360 - 4244/360 simplified gives 1061/90
- So, 98/9 + 36/40 = 1061/90
In mixed form: 1171/90
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