Add 8/98 and 21/45
8/98 + 21/45 is 403/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
21/45 = 21 × 98/45 × 98 = 2058/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
360/4410 + 2058/4410 = 360 + 2058/4410 = 2418/4410 - 2418/4410 simplified gives 403/735
- So, 8/98 + 21/45 = 403/735
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