Add 7/45 and 98/8
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 12 2/8
7/45 + 98/8 is 2233/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360 - Add the two like fractions:
56/360 + 4410/360 = 56 + 4410/360 = 4466/360 - 4466/360 simplified gives 2233/180
- So, 7/45 + 98/8 = 2233/180
In mixed form: 1273/180
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