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Add 7/98 and 56/45

1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 11/45

7/98 + 56/45 is 829/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    7/98 = 7 × 45/98 × 45 = 315/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    56/45 = 56 × 98/45 × 98 = 5488/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/4410 + 5488/4410 = 315 + 5488/4410 = 5803/4410
  5. 5803/4410 simplified gives 829/630
  6. So, 7/98 + 56/45 = 829/630
    In mixed form: 1199/630

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