Add 98/16 and 8/45
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 8/45
98/16 + 8/45 is 2269/360.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/720 + 128/720 = 4410 + 128/720 = 4538/720 - 4538/720 simplified gives 2269/360
- So, 98/16 + 8/45 = 2269/360
In mixed form: 6109/360
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