Add 98/20 and 4/90
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 4/90
98/20 + 4/90 is 89/18.
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,
4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 8/180 = 882 + 8/180 = 890/180 - 890/180 simplified gives 89/18
- So, 98/20 + 4/90 = 89/18
In mixed form: 417/18
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