Add 98/90 and 1/20
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 1/20
98/90 + 1/20 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 9/180 = 196 + 9/180 = 205/180 - 205/180 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 98/90 + 1/20 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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