Add 98/45 and 70/54, Solve 2 8/45 + 1 16/54 as a fraction

Add 98/45 and 70/54

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

98/45 + 70/54 is 469/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
98/45 = 98 × 6/45 × 6 = 588/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
Add the two like fractions:
588/270 + 350/270 = 588 + 350/270 = 938/270
938/270 simplified gives 469/135
So, 98/45 + 70/54 = 469/135
In mixed form: 364/135

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