Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 90/98 and 90/96

90/98 + 90/96 is 1455/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
    90/98 = 90 × 48/98 × 48 = 4320/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    90/96 = 90 × 49/96 × 49 = 4410/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/4704 + 4410/4704 = 4320 + 4410/4704 = 8730/4704
  5. 8730/4704 simplified gives 1455/784
  6. So, 90/98 + 90/96 = 1455/784
    In mixed form: 1671/784

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com