Add 98/45 and 12/72
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 12/72
98/45 + 12/72 is 211/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
784/360 + 60/360 = 784 + 60/360 = 844/360 - 844/360 simplified gives 211/90
- So, 98/45 + 12/72 = 211/90
In mixed form: 231/90
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