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Add 90/98 and 36/75

90/98 + 36/75 is 1713/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    90/98 = 90 × 75/98 × 75 = 6750/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    36/75 = 36 × 98/75 × 98 = 3528/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6750/7350 + 3528/7350 = 6750 + 3528/7350 = 10278/7350
  5. 10278/7350 simplified gives 1713/1225
  6. So, 90/98 + 36/75 = 1713/1225
    In mixed form: 1488/1225

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