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Add 2/45 and 98/21

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 4 14/21

2/45 + 98/21 is 212/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 21 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
    98/21 = 98 × 15/21 × 15 = 1470/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/315 + 1470/315 = 14 + 1470/315 = 1484/315
  5. 1484/315 simplified gives 212/45
  6. So, 2/45 + 98/21 = 212/45
    In mixed form: 432/45

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