Add 45/98 and 8/4
1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 2 0/4
45/98 + 8/4 is 241/98.
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,
8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196 - Add the two like fractions:
90/196 + 392/196 = 90 + 392/196 = 482/196 - 482/196 simplified gives 241/98
- So, 45/98 + 8/4 = 241/98
In mixed form: 245/98
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