Add 75/98 and 96/90
1st number: 75/98, 2nd number: 1 6/90
75/98 + 96/90 is 2693/1470.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 45/98 × 45 = 3375/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/4410 + 4704/4410 = 3375 + 4704/4410 = 8079/4410 - 8079/4410 simplified gives 2693/1470
- So, 75/98 + 96/90 = 2693/1470
In mixed form: 11223/1470
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