Add 98/12 and 48/45
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 1 3/45
98/12 + 48/45 is 277/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
98/12 = 98 × 15/12 × 15 = 1470/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/180 + 192/180 = 1470 + 192/180 = 1662/180 - 1662/180 simplified gives 277/30
- So, 98/12 + 48/45 = 277/30
In mixed form: 97/30
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