Add 98/80 and 35/45
1st number: 1 18/80, 2nd number: 35/45
98/80 + 35/45 is 721/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
98/80 = 98 × 9/80 × 9 = 882/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
882/720 + 560/720 = 882 + 560/720 = 1442/720 - 1442/720 simplified gives 721/360
- So, 98/80 + 35/45 = 721/360
In mixed form: 21/360
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