Add 98/48 and 8/45
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 8/45
98/48 + 8/45 is 799/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
98/48 = 98 × 15/48 × 15 = 1470/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/720 + 128/720 = 1470 + 128/720 = 1598/720 - 1598/720 simplified gives 799/360
- So, 98/48 + 8/45 = 799/360
In mixed form: 279/360
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