Add 98/49 and 10/45
1st number: 2 0/49, 2nd number: 10/45
98/49 + 10/45 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
98/49 = 98 × 45/49 × 45 = 4410/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
10/45 = 10 × 49/45 × 49 = 490/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/2205 + 490/2205 = 4410 + 490/2205 = 4900/2205 - 4900/2205 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 98/49 + 10/45 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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