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Add 28/45 and 98/18

1st number: 28/45, 2nd number: 5 8/18

28/45 + 98/18 is 91/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/90 + 490/90 = 56 + 490/90 = 546/90
  5. 546/90 simplified gives 91/15
  6. So, 28/45 + 98/18 = 91/15
    In mixed form: 61/15

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