Add 98/75 and 96/90
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 1 6/90
98/75 + 96/90 is 178/75.
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,
96/90 = 96 × 5/90 × 5 = 480/450 - Add the two like fractions:
588/450 + 480/450 = 588 + 480/450 = 1068/450 - 1068/450 simplified gives 178/75
- So, 98/75 + 96/90 = 178/75
In mixed form: 228/75
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