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Add 98/45 and 24/98

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 24/98

98/45 + 24/98 is 5342/2205.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    98/45 = 98 × 98/45 × 98 = 9604/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    24/98 = 24 × 45/98 × 45 = 1080/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9604/4410 + 1080/4410 = 9604 + 1080/4410 = 10684/4410
  5. 10684/4410 simplified gives 5342/2205
  6. So, 98/45 + 24/98 = 5342/2205
    In mixed form: 2932/2205

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