Add 98/45 and 72/90
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 72/90
98/45 + 72/90 is 134/45.
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,
72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
196/90 + 72/90 = 196 + 72/90 = 268/90 - 268/90 simplified gives 134/45
- So, 98/45 + 72/90 = 134/45
In mixed form: 244/45
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