Add 8/4 and 98/45
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 2 8/45
8/4 + 98/45 is 188/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
8/4 = 8 × 45/4 × 45 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 392/180 = 360 + 392/180 = 752/180 - 752/180 simplified gives 188/45
- So, 8/4 + 98/45 = 188/45
In mixed form: 48/45
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