Add 98/90 and 18/60
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 18/60
98/90 + 18/60 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 54/180 = 196 + 54/180 = 250/180 - 250/180 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 98/90 + 18/60 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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