Add 45/98 and 16/4
1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 4 0/4
45/98 + 16/4 is 437/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
16/4 = 16 × 49/4 × 49 = 784/196 - Add the two like fractions:
90/196 + 784/196 = 90 + 784/196 = 874/196 - 874/196 simplified gives 437/98
- So, 45/98 + 16/4 = 437/98
In mixed form: 445/98
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