Add 75/45 and 15/98
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 15/98
75/45 + 15/98 is 535/294.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 98/45 × 98 = 7350/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
15/98 = 15 × 45/98 × 45 = 675/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
7350/4410 + 675/4410 = 7350 + 675/4410 = 8025/4410 - 8025/4410 simplified gives 535/294
- So, 75/45 + 15/98 = 535/294
In mixed form: 1241/294
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