Add 98/16 and 27/45
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 27/45
98/16 + 27/45 is 269/40.
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,
27/45 = 27 × 16/45 × 16 = 432/720 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/720 + 432/720 = 4410 + 432/720 = 4842/720 - 4842/720 simplified gives 269/40
- So, 98/16 + 27/45 = 269/40
In mixed form: 629/40
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