Add 98/10 and 3/45
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 3/45
98/10 + 3/45 is 148/15.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
882/90 + 6/90 = 882 + 6/90 = 888/90 - 888/90 simplified gives 148/15
- So, 98/10 + 3/45 = 148/15
In mixed form: 913/15
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