Add 18/45 and 98/4
1st number: 18/45, 2nd number: 24 2/4
18/45 + 98/4 is 249/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 4410/180 = 72 + 4410/180 = 4482/180 - 4482/180 simplified gives 249/10
- So, 18/45 + 98/4 = 249/10
In mixed form: 249/10
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