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Add 2/90 and 98/6

1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 16 2/6

2/90 + 98/6 is 736/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    98/6 = 98 × 15/6 × 15 = 1470/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/90 + 1470/90 = 2 + 1470/90 = 1472/90
  5. 1472/90 simplified gives 736/45
  6. So, 2/90 + 98/6 = 736/45
    In mixed form: 1616/45

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