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Add 98/28 and 14/90

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

98/28 + 14/90 is 329/90.

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,
    14/90 = 14 × 14/90 × 14 = 196/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/1260 + 196/1260 = 4410 + 196/1260 = 4606/1260
  5. 4606/1260 simplified gives 329/90
  6. So, 98/28 + 14/90 = 329/90
    In mixed form: 359/90

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