Add 90/45 and 70/98
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 70/98
90/45 + 70/98 is 19/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
90/45 = 90 × 98/45 × 98 = 8820/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
70/98 = 70 × 45/98 × 45 = 3150/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
8820/4410 + 3150/4410 = 8820 + 3150/4410 = 11970/4410 - 11970/4410 simplified gives 19/7
- So, 90/45 + 70/98 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7
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