Add 98/40 and 14/45
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 14/45
98/40 + 14/45 is 497/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
98/40 = 98 × 9/40 × 9 = 882/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Add the two like fractions:
882/360 + 112/360 = 882 + 112/360 = 994/360 - 994/360 simplified gives 497/180
- So, 98/40 + 14/45 = 497/180
In mixed form: 2137/180
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