Add 98/90 and 16/30
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 16/30
98/90 + 16/30 is 73/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
98/90 + 48/90 = 98 + 48/90 = 146/90 - 146/90 simplified gives 73/45
- So, 98/90 + 16/30 = 73/45
In mixed form: 128/45
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