Add 98/90 and 8/32
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 8/32
98/90 + 8/32 is 241/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
98/90 = 98 × 16/90 × 16 = 1568/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
8/32 = 8 × 45/32 × 45 = 360/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/1440 + 360/1440 = 1568 + 360/1440 = 1928/1440 - 1928/1440 simplified gives 241/180
- So, 98/90 + 8/32 = 241/180
In mixed form: 161/180
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