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Add 98/4 and 45/90

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 45/90

98/4 + 45/90 is 25/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/180 + 90/180 = 4410 + 90/180 = 4500/180
  5. 4500/180 simplified gives 25/1
  6. So, 98/4 + 45/90 = 25/1

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