Add 5/3 and 98/90
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 8/90
5/3 + 98/90 is 124/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
5/3 = 5 × 30/3 × 30 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 98/90 = 150 + 98/90 = 248/90 - 248/90 simplified gives 124/45
- So, 5/3 + 98/90 = 124/45
In mixed form: 234/45
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