Add 98/48 and 14/90
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 14/90
98/48 + 14/90 is 791/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
98/48 = 98 × 15/48 × 15 = 1470/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
14/90 = 14 × 8/90 × 8 = 112/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/720 + 112/720 = 1470 + 112/720 = 1582/720 - 1582/720 simplified gives 791/360
- So, 98/48 + 14/90 = 791/360
In mixed form: 271/360
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