Add 98/4 and 21/90
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 21/90
98/4 + 21/90 is 371/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/180 + 42/180 = 4410 + 42/180 = 4452/180 - 4452/180 simplified gives 371/15
- So, 98/4 + 21/90 = 371/15
In mixed form: 2411/15
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