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Add 2/98 and 56/90

2/98 + 56/90 is 1417/2205.

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,
    2/98 = 2 × 45/98 × 45 = 90/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    56/90 = 56 × 49/90 × 49 = 2744/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/4410 + 2744/4410 = 90 + 2744/4410 = 2834/4410
  5. 2834/4410 simplified gives 1417/2205
  6. So, 2/98 + 56/90 = 1417/2205

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