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Add 15/90 and 98/50

1^st number: 15/90, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

15/90 + 98/50 is 319/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   15/90 = 15 × 5/90 × 5 = 75/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/450 + 882/450 = 75 + 882/450 = 957/450
5. 957/450 simplified gives 319/150
6. So, 15/90 + 98/50 = 319/150
   In mixed form: 219/150

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