Add 54/98 and 90/45
1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 2 0/45
54/98 + 90/45 is 125/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
54/98 = 54 × 45/98 × 45 = 2430/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
90/45 = 90 × 98/45 × 98 = 8820/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/4410 + 8820/4410 = 2430 + 8820/4410 = 11250/4410 - 11250/4410 simplified gives 125/49
- So, 54/98 + 90/45 = 125/49
In mixed form: 227/49
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