Add 98/20 and 27/45
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 27/45
98/20 + 27/45 is 11/2.
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,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 108/180 = 882 + 108/180 = 990/180 - 990/180 simplified gives 11/2
- So, 98/20 + 27/45 = 11/2
In mixed form: 51/2
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