Add 98/45 and 45/54
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 45/54
98/45 + 45/54 is 271/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
98/45 = 98 × 6/45 × 6 = 588/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
588/270 + 225/270 = 588 + 225/270 = 813/270 - 813/270 simplified gives 271/90
- So, 98/45 + 45/54 = 271/90
In mixed form: 31/90
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