Add 98/90 and 72/45
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 1 27/45
98/90 + 72/45 is 121/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
98/90 + 144/90 = 98 + 144/90 = 242/90 - 242/90 simplified gives 121/45
- So, 98/90 + 72/45 = 121/45
In mixed form: 231/45
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