Add 98/21 and 1/45
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 1/45
98/21 + 1/45 is 211/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
98/21 = 98 × 15/21 × 15 = 1470/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/315 + 7/315 = 1470 + 7/315 = 1477/315 - 1477/315 simplified gives 211/45
- So, 98/21 + 1/45 = 211/45
In mixed form: 431/45
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