Add 98/45 and 24/32
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 24/32
98/45 + 24/32 is 527/180.
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,
24/32 = 24 × 45/32 × 45 = 1080/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/1440 + 1080/1440 = 3136 + 1080/1440 = 4216/1440 - 4216/1440 simplified gives 527/180
- So, 98/45 + 24/32 = 527/180
In mixed form: 2167/180
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