Add 98/28 and 8/45
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 8/45
98/28 + 8/45 is 331/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
98/28 = 98 × 45/28 × 45 = 4410/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
8/45 = 8 × 28/45 × 28 = 224/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/1260 + 224/1260 = 4410 + 224/1260 = 4634/1260 - 4634/1260 simplified gives 331/90
- So, 98/28 + 8/45 = 331/90
In mixed form: 361/90
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