Add 16/4 and 98/45
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 2 8/45
16/4 + 98/45 is 278/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
16/4 = 16 × 45/4 × 45 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 392/180 = 720 + 392/180 = 1112/180 - 1112/180 simplified gives 278/45
- So, 16/4 + 98/45 = 278/45
In mixed form: 68/45
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