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Add 10/98 and 9/90

10/98 + 9/90 is 99/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    10/98 = 10 × 45/98 × 45 = 450/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    9/90 = 9 × 49/90 × 49 = 441/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/4410 + 441/4410 = 450 + 441/4410 = 891/4410
  5. 891/4410 simplified gives 99/490
  6. So, 10/98 + 9/90 = 99/490

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