Add 98/90 and 90/98
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 90/98
98/90 + 90/98 is 4426/2205.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
98/90 = 98 × 49/90 × 49 = 4802/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
90/98 = 90 × 45/98 × 45 = 4050/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
4802/4410 + 4050/4410 = 4802 + 4050/4410 = 8852/4410 - 8852/4410 simplified gives 4426/2205
- So, 98/90 + 90/98 = 4426/2205
In mixed form: 216/2205
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