Add 98/90 and 15/50
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 15/50
98/90 + 15/50 is 25/18.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Add the two like fractions:
490/450 + 135/450 = 490 + 135/450 = 625/450 - 625/450 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 98/90 + 15/50 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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