Add 14/15 and 98/45, Solve 14/15 + 2 8/45 as a fraction

Add 14/15 and 98/45

1^st number: 14/15, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

14/15 + 98/45 is 28/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
14/15 = 14 × 3/15 × 3 = 42/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
98/45 = 98 × 1/45 × 1 = 98/45
Add the two like fractions:
42/45 + 98/45 = 42 + 98/45 = 140/45
140/45 simplified gives 28/9
So, 14/15 + 98/45 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9

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