Add 98/75 and 20/45
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 20/45
98/75 + 20/45 is 394/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
98/75 = 98 × 3/75 × 3 = 294/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225 - Add the two like fractions:
294/225 + 100/225 = 294 + 100/225 = 394/225 - So, 98/75 + 20/45 = 394/225
In mixed form: 1169/225
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