Add 98/90 and 2/5
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 2/5
98/90 + 2/5 is 67/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
98/90 + 36/90 = 98 + 36/90 = 134/90 - 134/90 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 98/90 + 2/5 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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