Add 2/98 and 48/45
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 3/45
2/98 + 48/45 is 799/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 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 45 × 98 = 4410,
48/45 = 48 × 98/45 × 98 = 4704/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
90/4410 + 4704/4410 = 90 + 4704/4410 = 4794/4410 - 4794/4410 simplified gives 799/735
- So, 2/98 + 48/45 = 799/735
In mixed form: 164/735
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