Add 98/90 and 14/50
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 14/50
98/90 + 14/50 is 308/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
98/90 = 98 × 5/90 × 5 = 490/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450 - Add the two like fractions:
490/450 + 126/450 = 490 + 126/450 = 616/450 - 616/450 simplified gives 308/225
- So, 98/90 + 14/50 = 308/225
In mixed form: 183/225
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