Add 10/12 and 98/45
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 2 8/45
10/12 + 98/45 is 271/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
10/12 = 10 × 15/12 × 15 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 392/180 = 150 + 392/180 = 542/180 - 542/180 simplified gives 271/90
- So, 10/12 + 98/45 = 271/90
In mixed form: 31/90
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