Add 16/2 and 98/45
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 2 8/45
16/2 + 98/45 is 458/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
16/2 = 16 × 45/2 × 45 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90 - Add the two like fractions:
720/90 + 196/90 = 720 + 196/90 = 916/90 - 916/90 simplified gives 458/45
- So, 16/2 + 98/45 = 458/45
In mixed form: 108/45
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