Add 98/9 and 16/45
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 16/45
98/9 + 16/45 is 506/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
98/9 = 98 × 5/9 × 5 = 490/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45 - Add the two like fractions:
490/45 + 16/45 = 490 + 16/45 = 506/45 - So, 98/9 + 16/45 = 506/45
In mixed form: 1111/45
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