Add 98/3 and 40/90
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 40/90
98/3 + 40/90 is 298/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
98/3 = 98 × 30/3 × 30 = 2940/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/90 + 40/90 = 2940 + 40/90 = 2980/90 - 2980/90 simplified gives 298/9
- So, 98/3 + 40/90 = 298/9
In mixed form: 331/9
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