Add 3/98 and 96/90
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 6/90
3/98 + 96/90 is 1613/1470.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
135/4410 + 4704/4410 = 135 + 4704/4410 = 4839/4410 - 4839/4410 simplified gives 1613/1470
- So, 3/98 + 96/90 = 1613/1470
In mixed form: 1143/1470
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