Add 98/4 and 70/45
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 1 25/45
98/4 + 70/45 is 469/18.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/180 + 280/180 = 4410 + 280/180 = 4690/180 - 4690/180 simplified gives 469/18
- So, 98/4 + 70/45 = 469/18
In mixed form: 261/18
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