Add 28/24 and 98/45
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 2 8/45
28/24 + 98/45 is 301/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
28/24 = 28 × 15/24 × 15 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360 - Add the two like fractions:
420/360 + 784/360 = 420 + 784/360 = 1204/360 - 1204/360 simplified gives 301/90
- So, 28/24 + 98/45 = 301/90
In mixed form: 331/90
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