Add 98/45 and 36/30
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 1 6/30
98/45 + 36/30 is 152/45.
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,
36/30 = 36 × 3/30 × 3 = 108/90 - Add the two like fractions:
196/90 + 108/90 = 196 + 108/90 = 304/90 - 304/90 simplified gives 152/45
- So, 98/45 + 36/30 = 152/45
In mixed form: 317/45
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