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Add 45/98 and 63/45

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

45/98 + 63/45 is 911/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    45/98 = 45 × 45/98 × 45 = 2025/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    63/45 = 63 × 98/45 × 98 = 6174/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/4410 + 6174/4410 = 2025 + 6174/4410 = 8199/4410
  5. 8199/4410 simplified gives 911/490
  6. So, 45/98 + 63/45 = 911/490
    In mixed form: 1421/490

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