Add 98/90 and 28/36
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 28/36
98/90 + 28/36 is 28/15.
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,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 140/180 = 196 + 140/180 = 336/180 - 336/180 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 98/90 + 28/36 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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