Add 5/12 and 98/45
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 2 8/45
5/12 + 98/45 is 467/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 392/180 = 75 + 392/180 = 467/180 - So, 5/12 + 98/45 = 467/180
In mixed form: 2107/180
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