Add 98/45 and 6/28, Solve 2 8/45 + 6/28 as a fraction

Add 98/45 and 6/28

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 6/28

98/45 + 6/28 is 1507/630.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
98/45 = 98 × 28/45 × 28 = 2744/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260
Add the two like fractions:
2744/1260 + 270/1260 = 2744 + 270/1260 = 3014/1260
3014/1260 simplified gives 1507/630
So, 98/45 + 6/28 = 1507/630
In mixed form: 2247/630

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