Add 98/20 and 18/45
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 18/45
98/20 + 18/45 is 53/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 72/180 = 882 + 72/180 = 954/180 - 954/180 simplified gives 53/10
- So, 98/20 + 18/45 = 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10
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