Add 98/20 and 1/45
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 1/45
98/20 + 1/45 is 443/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 4/180 = 882 + 4/180 = 886/180 - 886/180 simplified gives 443/90
- So, 98/20 + 1/45 = 443/90
In mixed form: 483/90
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