Add 98/40 and 49/45
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 1 4/45
98/40 + 49/45 is 637/180.
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,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360 - Add the two like fractions:
882/360 + 392/360 = 882 + 392/360 = 1274/360 - 1274/360 simplified gives 637/180
- So, 98/40 + 49/45 = 637/180
In mixed form: 397/180
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