Add 98/36 and 60/45
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 1 15/45
98/36 + 60/45 is 73/18.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 240/180 = 490 + 240/180 = 730/180 - 730/180 simplified gives 73/18
- So, 98/36 + 60/45 = 73/18
In mixed form: 41/18
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