Add 98/90 and 18/4
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 4 2/4
98/90 + 18/4 is 503/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
18/4 = 18 × 45/4 × 45 = 810/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 810/180 = 196 + 810/180 = 1006/180 - 1006/180 simplified gives 503/90
- So, 98/90 + 18/4 = 503/90
In mixed form: 553/90
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