Add 98/45 and 45/8
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 5 5/8
98/45 + 45/8 is 2809/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
45/8 = 45 × 45/8 × 45 = 2025/360 - Add the two like fractions:
784/360 + 2025/360 = 784 + 2025/360 = 2809/360 - So, 98/45 + 45/8 = 2809/360
In mixed form: 7289/360
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