Add 18/45 and 3/98
18/45 + 3/98 is 211/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
18/45 = 18 × 98/45 × 98 = 1764/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/4410 + 135/4410 = 1764 + 135/4410 = 1899/4410 - 1899/4410 simplified gives 211/490
- So, 18/45 + 3/98 = 211/490
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