Add 98/36 and 2/45
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 2/45
98/36 + 2/45 is 83/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 8/180 = 490 + 8/180 = 498/180 - 498/180 simplified gives 83/30
- So, 98/36 + 2/45 = 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30
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