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Add 98/90 and 2/24

1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 2/24

98/90 + 2/24 is 211/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/360 + 30/360 = 392 + 30/360 = 422/360
  5. 422/360 simplified gives 211/180
  6. So, 98/90 + 2/24 = 211/180
    In mixed form: 131/180

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