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Add 98/45 and 30/70

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 30/70

98/45 + 30/70 is 821/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    98/45 = 98 × 14/45 × 14 = 1372/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    30/70 = 30 × 9/70 × 9 = 270/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/630 + 270/630 = 1372 + 270/630 = 1642/630
  5. 1642/630 simplified gives 821/315
  6. So, 98/45 + 30/70 = 821/315
    In mixed form: 2191/315

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