Add 98/18 and 15/45
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 15/45
98/18 + 15/45 is 52/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 30/90 = 490 + 30/90 = 520/90 - 520/90 simplified gives 52/9
- So, 98/18 + 15/45 = 52/9
In mixed form: 57/9
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