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Add 98/20 and 14/90

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 14/90

98/20 + 14/90 is 91/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/180 + 28/180 = 882 + 28/180 = 910/180
  5. 910/180 simplified gives 91/18
  6. So, 98/20 + 14/90 = 91/18
    In mixed form: 51/18

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