Add 98/7 and 2/45
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 2/45
98/7 + 2/45 is 632/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
98/7 = 98 × 45/7 × 45 = 4410/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/315 + 14/315 = 4410 + 14/315 = 4424/315 - 4424/315 simplified gives 632/45
- So, 98/7 + 2/45 = 632/45
In mixed form: 142/45
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