Add 45/28 and 8/98
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 8/98
45/28 + 8/98 is 331/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
45/28 = 45 × 7/28 × 7 = 315/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196 - Add the two like fractions:
315/196 + 16/196 = 315 + 16/196 = 331/196 - So, 45/28 + 8/98 = 331/196
In mixed form: 1135/196
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