Add 1/98 and 50/45
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 5/45
1/98 + 50/45 is 989/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
45/4410 + 4900/4410 = 45 + 4900/4410 = 4945/4410 - 4945/4410 simplified gives 989/882
- So, 1/98 + 50/45 = 989/882
In mixed form: 1107/882
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