Add 98/36 and 14/90
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 14/90
98/36 + 14/90 is 259/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 28/180 = 490 + 28/180 = 518/180 - 518/180 simplified gives 259/90
- So, 98/36 + 14/90 = 259/90
In mixed form: 279/90
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