Add 98/6 and 84/45
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 1 39/45
98/6 + 84/45 is 91/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
98/6 = 98 × 15/6 × 15 = 1470/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
84/45 = 84 × 2/45 × 2 = 168/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/90 + 168/90 = 1470 + 168/90 = 1638/90 - 1638/90 simplified gives 91/5
- So, 98/6 + 84/45 = 91/5
In mixed form: 181/5
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