Add 98/40 and 14/90
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 14/90
98/40 + 14/90 is 469/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
98/40 = 98 × 9/40 × 9 = 882/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
882/360 + 56/360 = 882 + 56/360 = 938/360 - 938/360 simplified gives 469/180
- So, 98/40 + 14/90 = 469/180
In mixed form: 2109/180
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