Add 98/3 and 2/45
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 2/45
98/3 + 2/45 is 1472/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
98/3 = 98 × 15/3 × 15 = 1470/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/45 + 2/45 = 1470 + 2/45 = 1472/45 - So, 98/3 + 2/45 = 1472/45
In mixed form: 3232/45
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