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Add 45/98 and 45/16

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 2 13/16

45/98 + 45/16 is 2565/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 16 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    45/98 = 45 × 8/98 × 8 = 360/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    45/16 = 45 × 49/16 × 49 = 2205/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/784 + 2205/784 = 360 + 2205/784 = 2565/784
  5. So, 45/98 + 45/16 = 2565/784
    In mixed form: 3213/784

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