Add 45/5 and 80/98
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 80/98
45/5 + 80/98 is 481/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
45/5 = 45 × 98/5 × 98 = 4410/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
80/98 = 80 × 5/98 × 5 = 400/490 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/490 + 400/490 = 4410 + 400/490 = 4810/490 - 4810/490 simplified gives 481/49
- So, 45/5 + 80/98 = 481/49
In mixed form: 940/49
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