Add 4/8 and 98/45
1st number: 4/8, 2nd number: 2 8/45
4/8 + 98/45 is 241/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 784/360 = 180 + 784/360 = 964/360 - 964/360 simplified gives 241/90
- So, 4/8 + 98/45 = 241/90
In mixed form: 261/90
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