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Add 2/98 and 80/45

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 35/45

2/98 + 80/45 is 793/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    2/98 = 2 × 45/98 × 45 = 90/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    80/45 = 80 × 98/45 × 98 = 7840/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/4410 + 7840/4410 = 90 + 7840/4410 = 7930/4410
  5. 7930/4410 simplified gives 793/441
  6. So, 2/98 + 80/45 = 793/441
    In mixed form: 1352/441

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