Add 21/9 and 90/98
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 90/98
21/9 + 90/98 is 478/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
21/9 = 21 × 98/9 × 98 = 2058/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
90/98 = 90 × 9/98 × 9 = 810/882 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/882 + 810/882 = 2058 + 810/882 = 2868/882 - 2868/882 simplified gives 478/147
- So, 21/9 + 90/98 = 478/147
In mixed form: 337/147
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