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Add 21/90 and 81/98

21/90 + 81/98 is 779/735.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    21/90 = 21 × 49/90 × 49 = 1029/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    81/98 = 81 × 45/98 × 45 = 3645/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1029/4410 + 3645/4410 = 1029 + 3645/4410 = 4674/4410
  5. 4674/4410 simplified gives 779/735
  6. So, 21/90 + 81/98 = 779/735
    In mixed form: 144/735

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