Add 98/75 and 20/90
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 20/90
98/75 + 20/90 is 344/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
98/75 = 98 × 6/75 × 6 = 588/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
20/90 = 20 × 5/90 × 5 = 100/450 - Add the two like fractions:
588/450 + 100/450 = 588 + 100/450 = 688/450 - 688/450 simplified gives 344/225
- So, 98/75 + 20/90 = 344/225
In mixed form: 1119/225
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