Add 40/98 and 28/45
40/98 + 28/45 is 2272/2205.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
40/98 = 40 × 45/98 × 45 = 1800/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
28/45 = 28 × 98/45 × 98 = 2744/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/4410 + 2744/4410 = 1800 + 2744/4410 = 4544/4410 - 4544/4410 simplified gives 2272/2205
- So, 40/98 + 28/45 = 2272/2205
In mixed form: 167/2205
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