Add 98/60 and 4/45
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 4/45
98/60 + 4/45 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
294/180 + 16/180 = 294 + 16/180 = 310/180 - 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 98/60 + 4/45 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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