Add 98/90 and 4/36
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 4/36
98/90 + 4/36 is 6/5.
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,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 20/180 = 196 + 20/180 = 216/180 - 216/180 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 98/90 + 4/36 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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