Add 3/90 and 98/20
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 4 18/20
3/90 + 98/20 is 74/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 882/180 = 6 + 882/180 = 888/180 - 888/180 simplified gives 74/15
- So, 3/90 + 98/20 = 74/15
In mixed form: 414/15
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