Add 98/45 and 50/90
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 50/90
98/45 + 50/90 is 41/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
196/90 + 50/90 = 196 + 50/90 = 246/90 - 246/90 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 98/45 + 50/90 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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