Add 70/45 and 98/12
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 8 2/12
70/45 + 98/12 is 175/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
98/12 = 98 × 15/12 × 15 = 1470/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 1470/180 = 280 + 1470/180 = 1750/180 - 1750/180 simplified gives 175/18
- So, 70/45 + 98/12 = 175/18
In mixed form: 913/18
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