Add 98/90 and 12/36
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 12/36
98/90 + 12/36 is 64/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 60/180 = 196 + 60/180 = 256/180 - 256/180 simplified gives 64/45
- So, 98/90 + 12/36 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45
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