Add 98/16 and 81/90
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 81/90
98/16 + 81/90 is 281/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
98/16 = 98 × 45/16 × 45 = 4410/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
81/90 = 81 × 8/90 × 8 = 648/720 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/720 + 648/720 = 4410 + 648/720 = 5058/720 - 5058/720 simplified gives 281/40
- So, 98/16 + 81/90 = 281/40
In mixed form: 71/40
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