Add 98/45 and 3/5
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 3/5
98/45 + 3/5 is 25/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
98/45 = 98 × 1/45 × 1 = 98/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
98/45 + 27/45 = 98 + 27/45 = 125/45 - 125/45 simplified gives 25/9
- So, 98/45 + 3/5 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9
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