Add 3/45 and 24/98
3/45 + 24/98 is 229/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
3/45 = 3 × 98/45 × 98 = 294/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
24/98 = 24 × 45/98 × 45 = 1080/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
294/4410 + 1080/4410 = 294 + 1080/4410 = 1374/4410 - 1374/4410 simplified gives 229/735
- So, 3/45 + 24/98 = 229/735
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