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Add 98/90 and 60/45

1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 1 15/45

98/90 + 60/45 is 109/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/90 + 120/90 = 98 + 120/90 = 218/90
  5. 218/90 simplified gives 109/45
  6. So, 98/90 + 60/45 = 109/45
    In mixed form: 219/45

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