Add 98/45 and 6/50
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 6/50
98/45 + 6/50 is 517/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
98/45 = 98 × 10/45 × 10 = 980/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Add the two like fractions:
980/450 + 54/450 = 980 + 54/450 = 1034/450 - 1034/450 simplified gives 517/225
- So, 98/45 + 6/50 = 517/225
In mixed form: 267/225
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