Add 98/75 and 60/90
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 60/90
98/75 + 60/90 is 148/75.
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,
60/90 = 60 × 5/90 × 5 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
588/450 + 300/450 = 588 + 300/450 = 888/450 - 888/450 simplified gives 148/75
- So, 98/75 + 60/90 = 148/75
In mixed form: 173/75
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