Add 2/45 and 98/49
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 0/49
2/45 + 98/49 is 92/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
98/49 = 98 × 45/49 × 45 = 4410/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2205 + 4410/2205 = 98 + 4410/2205 = 4508/2205 - 4508/2205 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 2/45 + 98/49 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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