Add 98/20 and 28/90
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 28/90
98/20 + 28/90 is 469/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
28/90 = 28 × 2/90 × 2 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 56/180 = 882 + 56/180 = 938/180 - 938/180 simplified gives 469/90
- So, 98/20 + 28/90 = 469/90
In mixed form: 519/90
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