Add 98/20 and 14/18
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 14/18
98/20 + 14/18 is 511/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
14/18 = 14 × 10/18 × 10 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 140/180 = 882 + 140/180 = 1022/180 - 1022/180 simplified gives 511/90
- So, 98/20 + 14/18 = 511/90
In mixed form: 561/90
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