Add 98/90 and 81/4
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 20 1/4
98/90 + 81/4 is 3841/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
81/4 = 81 × 45/4 × 45 = 3645/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 3645/180 = 196 + 3645/180 = 3841/180 - So, 98/90 + 81/4 = 3841/180
In mixed form: 2161/180
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