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Add 98/18 and 4/45

1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 4/45

98/18 + 4/45 is 83/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/90 + 8/90 = 490 + 8/90 = 498/90
  5. 498/90 simplified gives 83/15
  6. So, 98/18 + 4/45 = 83/15
    In mixed form: 58/15

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