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Add 98/28 and 1/90

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 1/90

98/28 + 1/90 is 158/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    98/28 = 98 × 45/28 × 45 = 4410/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    1/90 = 1 × 14/90 × 14 = 14/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/1260 + 14/1260 = 4410 + 14/1260 = 4424/1260
  5. 4424/1260 simplified gives 158/45
  6. So, 98/28 + 1/90 = 158/45
    In mixed form: 323/45

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