Add 98/18 and 36/45
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 36/45
98/18 + 36/45 is 281/45.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 72/90 = 490 + 72/90 = 562/90 - 562/90 simplified gives 281/45
- So, 98/18 + 36/45 = 281/45
In mixed form: 611/45
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