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Add 98/45 and 48/90

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 48/90

98/45 + 48/90 is 122/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/90 + 48/90 = 196 + 48/90 = 244/90
  5. 244/90 simplified gives 122/45
  6. So, 98/45 + 48/90 = 122/45
    In mixed form: 232/45

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