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Add 98/35 and 50/90

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 50/90

98/35 + 50/90 is 151/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    98/35 = 98 × 18/35 × 18 = 1764/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/630 + 350/630 = 1764 + 350/630 = 2114/630
  5. 2114/630 simplified gives 151/45
  6. So, 98/35 + 50/90 = 151/45
    In mixed form: 316/45

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