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Add 75/98 and 63/45

1st number: 75/98, 2nd number: 1 18/45

75/98 + 63/45 is 1061/490.

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,
    75/98 = 75 × 45/98 × 45 = 3375/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    63/45 = 63 × 98/45 × 98 = 6174/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/4410 + 6174/4410 = 3375 + 6174/4410 = 9549/4410
  5. 9549/4410 simplified gives 1061/490
  6. So, 75/98 + 63/45 = 1061/490
    In mixed form: 281/490

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