Add 98/45 and 7/15
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 7/15
98/45 + 7/15 is 119/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 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 15 × 3 = 45,
7/15 = 7 × 3/15 × 3 = 21/45 - Add the two like fractions:
98/45 + 21/45 = 98 + 21/45 = 119/45 - So, 98/45 + 7/15 = 119/45
In mixed form: 229/45
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