Add 98/40 and 84/45
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 1 39/45
98/40 + 84/45 is 259/60.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 8/45 × 8 = 672/360 - Add the two like fractions:
882/360 + 672/360 = 882 + 672/360 = 1554/360 - 1554/360 simplified gives 259/60
- So, 98/40 + 84/45 = 259/60
In mixed form: 419/60
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