Add 98/45 and 5/9
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 5/9
98/45 + 5/9 is 41/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
98/45 = 98 × 1/45 × 1 = 98/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
98/45 + 25/45 = 98 + 25/45 = 123/45 - 123/45 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 98/45 + 5/9 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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