Add 98/45 and 42/6
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 7 0/6
98/45 + 42/6 is 413/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 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 6 × 15 = 90,
42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90 - Add the two like fractions:
196/90 + 630/90 = 196 + 630/90 = 826/90 - 826/90 simplified gives 413/45
- So, 98/45 + 42/6 = 413/45
In mixed form: 98/45
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