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Add 14/90 and 98/8

1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 12 2/8

14/90 + 98/8 is 2233/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/360 + 4410/360 = 56 + 4410/360 = 4466/360
  5. 4466/360 simplified gives 2233/180
  6. So, 14/90 + 98/8 = 2233/180
    In mixed form: 1273/180

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