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Add 90/98 and 90/16

1st number: 90/98, 2nd number: 5 10/16

90/98 + 90/16 is 2565/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 16 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    90/98 = 90 × 8/98 × 8 = 720/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    90/16 = 90 × 49/16 × 49 = 4410/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/784 + 4410/784 = 720 + 4410/784 = 5130/784
  5. 5130/784 simplified gives 2565/392
  6. So, 90/98 + 90/16 = 2565/392
    In mixed form: 6213/392

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