Add 18/90 and 96/98
18/90 + 96/98 is 289/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
18/90 = 18 × 49/90 × 49 = 882/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
96/98 = 96 × 45/98 × 45 = 4320/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
882/4410 + 4320/4410 = 882 + 4320/4410 = 5202/4410 - 5202/4410 simplified gives 289/245
- So, 18/90 + 96/98 = 289/245
In mixed form: 144/245
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