Add 98/18 and 84/45
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 1 39/45
98/18 + 84/45 is 329/45.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 2/45 × 2 = 168/90 - Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 168/90 = 490 + 168/90 = 658/90 - 658/90 simplified gives 329/45
- So, 98/18 + 84/45 = 329/45
In mixed form: 714/45
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