Add 5/45 and 24/98
5/45 + 24/98 is 157/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
5/45 = 5 × 98/45 × 98 = 490/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
24/98 = 24 × 45/98 × 45 = 1080/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
490/4410 + 1080/4410 = 490 + 1080/4410 = 1570/4410 - 1570/4410 simplified gives 157/441
- So, 5/45 + 24/98 = 157/441
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