Add 45/8 and 6/98, Solve 5 5/8 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 45/8 and 6/98

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 6/98

45/8 + 6/98 is 2229/392.

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,
6/98 = 6 × 4/98 × 4 = 24/392
Add the two like fractions:
2205/392 + 24/392 = 2205 + 24/392 = 2229/392
So, 45/8 + 6/98 = 2229/392
In mixed form: 5269/392

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