Add 45/9 and 18/98
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 18/98
45/9 + 18/98 is 254/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
45/9 = 45 × 98/9 × 98 = 4410/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
18/98 = 18 × 9/98 × 9 = 162/882 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/882 + 162/882 = 4410 + 162/882 = 4572/882 - 4572/882 simplified gives 254/49
- So, 45/9 + 18/98 = 254/49
In mixed form: 59/49
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