Add 98/45 and 12/32
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 12/32
98/45 + 12/32 is 919/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
98/45 = 98 × 32/45 × 32 = 3136/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
12/32 = 12 × 45/32 × 45 = 540/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/1440 + 540/1440 = 3136 + 540/1440 = 3676/1440 - 3676/1440 simplified gives 919/360
- So, 98/45 + 12/32 = 919/360
In mixed form: 2199/360
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