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Add 98/84 and 2/90

1st number: 1 14/84, 2nd number: 2/90

98/84 + 2/90 is 107/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    98/84 = 98 × 15/84 × 15 = 1470/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    2/90 = 2 × 14/90 × 14 = 28/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/1260 + 28/1260 = 1470 + 28/1260 = 1498/1260
  5. 1498/1260 simplified gives 107/90
  6. So, 98/84 + 2/90 = 107/90
    In mixed form: 117/90

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