Add 5/12 and 98/90
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 8/90
5/12 + 98/90 is 271/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 196/180 = 75 + 196/180 = 271/180 - So, 5/12 + 98/90 = 271/180
In mixed form: 191/180
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