Add 98/75 and 84/90
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 84/90
98/75 + 84/90 is 56/25.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 5/90 × 5 = 420/450 - Add the two like fractions:
588/450 + 420/450 = 588 + 420/450 = 1008/450 - 1008/450 simplified gives 56/25
- So, 98/75 + 84/90 = 56/25
In mixed form: 26/25
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