Add 98/45 and 27/30
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 27/30
98/45 + 27/30 is 277/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
196/90 + 81/90 = 196 + 81/90 = 277/90 - So, 98/45 + 27/30 = 277/90
In mixed form: 37/90
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