Add 2/15 and 98/90
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 8/90
2/15 + 98/90 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 98/90 = 12 + 98/90 = 110/90 - 110/90 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 2/15 + 98/90 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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