Add 98/10 and 21/45
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 21/45
98/10 + 21/45 is 154/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
98/10 = 98 × 9/10 × 9 = 882/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
882/90 + 42/90 = 882 + 42/90 = 924/90 - 924/90 simplified gives 154/15
- So, 98/10 + 21/45 = 154/15
In mixed form: 104/15
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