Add 98/90 and 16/18
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 16/18
98/90 + 16/18 is 89/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
98/90 + 80/90 = 98 + 80/90 = 178/90 - 178/90 simplified gives 89/45
- So, 98/90 + 16/18 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45
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