Add 98/45 and 56/90
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 56/90
98/45 + 56/90 is 14/5.
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,
56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90 - Add the two like fractions:
196/90 + 56/90 = 196 + 56/90 = 252/90 - 252/90 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 98/45 + 56/90 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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