Add 98/36 and 40/45
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 40/45
98/36 + 40/45 is 65/18.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 160/180 = 490 + 160/180 = 650/180 - 650/180 simplified gives 65/18
- So, 98/36 + 40/45 = 65/18
In mixed form: 311/18
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