Add 98/4 and 56/45
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 1 11/45
98/4 + 56/45 is 2317/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/180 + 224/180 = 4410 + 224/180 = 4634/180 - 4634/180 simplified gives 2317/90
- So, 98/4 + 56/45 = 2317/90
In mixed form: 2567/90
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