Add 98/90 and 14/40
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 14/40
98/90 + 14/40 is 259/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Add the two like fractions:
392/360 + 126/360 = 392 + 126/360 = 518/360 - 518/360 simplified gives 259/180
- So, 98/90 + 14/40 = 259/180
In mixed form: 179/180
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