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Add 28/75 and 98/90

1st number: 28/75, 2nd number: 1 8/90

28/75 + 98/90 is 329/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    28/75 = 28 × 6/75 × 6 = 168/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    98/90 = 98 × 5/90 × 5 = 490/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/450 + 490/450 = 168 + 490/450 = 658/450
  5. 658/450 simplified gives 329/225
  6. So, 28/75 + 98/90 = 329/225
    In mixed form: 1104/225

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