Add 98/90 and 42/35
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 1 7/35
98/90 + 42/35 is 103/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
98/90 = 98 × 7/90 × 7 = 686/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630 - Add the two like fractions:
686/630 + 756/630 = 686 + 756/630 = 1442/630 - 1442/630 simplified gives 103/45
- So, 98/90 + 42/35 = 103/45
In mixed form: 213/45
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