Add 98/8 and 72/45
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 1 27/45
98/8 + 72/45 is 277/20.
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,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/360 + 576/360 = 4410 + 576/360 = 4986/360 - 4986/360 simplified gives 277/20
- So, 98/8 + 72/45 = 277/20
In mixed form: 1317/20
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