Add 98/18 and 28/90
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 28/90
98/18 + 28/90 is 259/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 28/90 = 490 + 28/90 = 518/90 - 518/90 simplified gives 259/45
- So, 98/18 + 28/90 = 259/45
In mixed form: 534/45
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