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Add 45/81 and 6/98

45/81 + 6/98 is 272/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    45/81 = 45 × 98/81 × 98 = 4410/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
    6/98 = 6 × 81/98 × 81 = 486/7938
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/7938 + 486/7938 = 4410 + 486/7938 = 4896/7938
  5. 4896/7938 simplified gives 272/441
  6. So, 45/81 + 6/98 = 272/441

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