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Add 27/90 and 2/98

27/90 + 2/98 is 157/490.

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,
    27/90 = 27 × 49/90 × 49 = 1323/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    2/98 = 2 × 45/98 × 45 = 90/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/4410 + 90/4410 = 1323 + 90/4410 = 1413/4410
  5. 1413/4410 simplified gives 157/490
  6. So, 27/90 + 2/98 = 157/490

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