Add 98/12 and 3/45
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 3/45
98/12 + 3/45 is 247/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
98/12 = 98 × 15/12 × 15 = 1470/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/180 + 12/180 = 1470 + 12/180 = 1482/180 - 1482/180 simplified gives 247/30
- So, 98/12 + 3/45 = 247/30
In mixed form: 87/30
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