Add 98/3 and 84/90
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 84/90
98/3 + 84/90 is 168/5.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/90 + 84/90 = 2940 + 84/90 = 3024/90 - 3024/90 simplified gives 168/5
- So, 98/3 + 84/90 = 168/5
In mixed form: 333/5
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