Add 45/8 and 3/98
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 3/98
45/8 + 3/98 is 2217/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
45/8 = 45 × 49/8 × 49 = 2205/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/392 + 12/392 = 2205 + 12/392 = 2217/392 - So, 45/8 + 3/98 = 2217/392
In mixed form: 5257/392
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