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Add 98/75 and 4/45

1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 4/45

98/75 + 4/45 is 314/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    98/75 = 98 × 3/75 × 3 = 294/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/225 + 20/225 = 294 + 20/225 = 314/225
  5. So, 98/75 + 4/45 = 314/225
    In mixed form: 189/225

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