Add 98/90 and 45/12
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 3 9/12
98/90 + 45/12 is 871/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
45/12 = 45 × 15/12 × 15 = 675/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 675/180 = 196 + 675/180 = 871/180 - So, 98/90 + 45/12 = 871/180
In mixed form: 4151/180
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