Add 5/4 and 98/90
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 1 8/90
5/4 + 98/90 is 421/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
5/4 = 5 × 45/4 × 45 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 196/180 = 225 + 196/180 = 421/180 - So, 5/4 + 98/90 = 421/180
In mixed form: 261/180
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