Add 98/45 and 28/36
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 28/36
98/45 + 28/36 is 133/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
392/180 + 140/180 = 392 + 140/180 = 532/180 - 532/180 simplified gives 133/45
- So, 98/45 + 28/36 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45
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