Add 2/45 and 21/98
2/45 + 21/98 is 163/630.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 98/45 × 98 = 196/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
21/98 = 21 × 45/98 × 45 = 945/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
196/4410 + 945/4410 = 196 + 945/4410 = 1141/4410 - 1141/4410 simplified gives 163/630
- So, 2/45 + 21/98 = 163/630
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