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Add 45/98 and 45/27

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 1 18/27

45/98 + 45/27 is 625/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    45/98 = 45 × 27/98 × 27 = 1215/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    45/27 = 45 × 98/27 × 98 = 4410/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/2646 + 4410/2646 = 1215 + 4410/2646 = 5625/2646
  5. 5625/2646 simplified gives 625/294
  6. So, 45/98 + 45/27 = 625/294
    In mixed form: 237/294

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