Add 98/21 and 5/90
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 5/90
98/21 + 5/90 is 85/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
98/21 = 98 × 30/21 × 30 = 2940/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/630 + 35/630 = 2940 + 35/630 = 2975/630 - 2975/630 simplified gives 85/18
- So, 98/21 + 5/90 = 85/18
In mixed form: 413/18
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