Add 98/56 and 14/90
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 14/90
98/56 + 14/90 is 343/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
98/56 = 98 × 45/56 × 45 = 4410/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
14/90 = 14 × 28/90 × 28 = 392/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/2520 + 392/2520 = 4410 + 392/2520 = 4802/2520 - 4802/2520 simplified gives 343/180
- So, 98/56 + 14/90 = 343/180
In mixed form: 1163/180
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