Add 98/81 and 8/45
1st number: 1 17/81, 2nd number: 8/45
98/81 + 8/45 is 562/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
98/81 = 98 × 5/81 × 5 = 490/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
8/45 = 8 × 9/45 × 9 = 72/405 - Add the two like fractions:
490/405 + 72/405 = 490 + 72/405 = 562/405 - So, 98/81 + 8/45 = 562/405
In mixed form: 1157/405
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