Add 98/90 and 20/36
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 20/36
98/90 + 20/36 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 100/180 = 196 + 100/180 = 296/180 - 296/180 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 98/90 + 20/36 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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