Add 98/8 and 56/45
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 1 11/45
98/8 + 56/45 is 2429/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/360 + 448/360 = 4410 + 448/360 = 4858/360 - 4858/360 simplified gives 2429/180
- So, 98/8 + 56/45 = 2429/180
In mixed form: 1389/180
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