Add 2/98 and 81/90
2/98 + 81/90 is 451/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
2/98 = 2 × 45/98 × 45 = 90/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
81/90 = 81 × 49/90 × 49 = 3969/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
90/4410 + 3969/4410 = 90 + 3969/4410 = 4059/4410 - 4059/4410 simplified gives 451/490
- So, 2/98 + 81/90 = 451/490
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