Add 2/75 and 98/45
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 2 8/45
2/75 + 98/45 is 496/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
98/45 = 98 × 5/45 × 5 = 490/225 - Add the two like fractions:
6/225 + 490/225 = 6 + 490/225 = 496/225 - So, 2/75 + 98/45 = 496/225
In mixed form: 246/225
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