Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 98/45 and 1/10

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 1/10

98/45 + 1/10 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/90 + 9/90 = 196 + 9/90 = 205/90
  5. 205/90 simplified gives 41/18
  6. So, 98/45 + 1/10 = 41/18
    In mixed form: 25/18

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com