Add 98/32 and 4/45
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 4/45
98/32 + 4/45 is 2269/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
98/32 = 98 × 45/32 × 45 = 4410/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
4/45 = 4 × 32/45 × 32 = 128/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/1440 + 128/1440 = 4410 + 128/1440 = 4538/1440 - 4538/1440 simplified gives 2269/720
- So, 98/32 + 4/45 = 2269/720
In mixed form: 3109/720
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