Add 98/45 and 9/54
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 9/54
98/45 + 9/54 is 211/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Add the two like fractions:
588/270 + 45/270 = 588 + 45/270 = 633/270 - 633/270 simplified gives 211/90
- So, 98/45 + 9/54 = 211/90
In mixed form: 231/90
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