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Add 75/98 and 45/49

75/98 + 45/49 is 165/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    75/98 = 75 × 1/98 × 1 = 75/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    45/49 = 45 × 2/49 × 2 = 90/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/98 + 90/98 = 75 + 90/98 = 165/98
  5. So, 75/98 + 45/49 = 165/98
    In mixed form: 167/98

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