Add 12/6 and 98/45
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 2 8/45
12/6 + 98/45 is 188/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
12/6 = 12 × 15/6 × 15 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 196/90 = 180 + 196/90 = 376/90 - 376/90 simplified gives 188/45
- So, 12/6 + 98/45 = 188/45
In mixed form: 48/45
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