Add 98/16 and 18/45
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 18/45
98/16 + 18/45 is 261/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
98/16 = 98 × 45/16 × 45 = 4410/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
18/45 = 18 × 16/45 × 16 = 288/720 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/720 + 288/720 = 4410 + 288/720 = 4698/720 - 4698/720 simplified gives 261/40
- So, 98/16 + 18/45 = 261/40
In mixed form: 621/40
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