Add 2/98 and 45/90
2/98 + 45/90 is 51/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
2/98 = 2 × 45/98 × 45 = 90/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
45/90 = 45 × 49/90 × 49 = 2205/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
90/4410 + 2205/4410 = 90 + 2205/4410 = 2295/4410 - 2295/4410 simplified gives 51/98
- So, 2/98 + 45/90 = 51/98
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