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Add 98/45 and 30/98

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 30/98

98/45 + 30/98 is 5477/2205.

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,
    30/98 = 30 × 45/98 × 45 = 1350/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9604/4410 + 1350/4410 = 9604 + 1350/4410 = 10954/4410
  5. 10954/4410 simplified gives 5477/2205
  6. So, 98/45 + 30/98 = 5477/2205
    In mixed form: 21067/2205

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