Add 98/45 and 9/12
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 9/12
98/45 + 9/12 is 527/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
9/12 = 9 × 15/12 × 15 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
392/180 + 135/180 = 392 + 135/180 = 527/180 - So, 98/45 + 9/12 = 527/180
In mixed form: 2167/180
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