Add 98/40 and 84/90
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 84/90
98/40 + 84/90 is 203/60.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 4/90 × 4 = 336/360 - Add the two like fractions:
882/360 + 336/360 = 882 + 336/360 = 1218/360 - 1218/360 simplified gives 203/60
- So, 98/40 + 84/90 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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