Add 98/4 and 36/90
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 36/90
98/4 + 36/90 is 249/10.
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,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/180 + 72/180 = 4410 + 72/180 = 4482/180 - 4482/180 simplified gives 249/10
- So, 98/4 + 36/90 = 249/10
In mixed form: 249/10
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