Add 98/24 and 90/45
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 2 0/45
98/24 + 90/45 is 73/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
98/24 = 98 × 15/24 × 15 = 1470/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
90/45 = 90 × 8/45 × 8 = 720/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/360 + 720/360 = 1470 + 720/360 = 2190/360 - 2190/360 simplified gives 73/12
- So, 98/24 + 90/45 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12
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