Add 98/45 and 3/12
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 3/12
98/45 + 3/12 is 437/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
3/12 = 3 × 15/12 × 15 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
392/180 + 45/180 = 392 + 45/180 = 437/180 - So, 98/45 + 3/12 = 437/180
In mixed form: 277/180
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