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Add 45/98 and 45/49

45/98 + 45/49 is 135/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    45/98 = 45 × 1/98 × 1 = 45/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    45/49 = 45 × 2/49 × 2 = 90/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/98 + 90/98 = 45 + 90/98 = 135/98
  5. So, 45/98 + 45/49 = 135/98
    In mixed form: 137/98

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