Add 98/45 and 20/60
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 20/60
98/45 + 20/60 is 113/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
392/180 + 60/180 = 392 + 60/180 = 452/180 - 452/180 simplified gives 113/45
- So, 98/45 + 20/60 = 113/45
In mixed form: 223/45
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