Add 54/45 and 36/98
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 36/98
54/45 + 36/98 is 384/245.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 98/45 × 98 = 5292/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
36/98 = 36 × 45/98 × 45 = 1620/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
5292/4410 + 1620/4410 = 5292 + 1620/4410 = 6912/4410 - 6912/4410 simplified gives 384/245
- So, 54/45 + 36/98 = 384/245
In mixed form: 1139/245
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