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Add 36/8 and 98/90

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 1 8/90

36/8 + 98/90 is 503/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    36/8 = 36 × 45/8 × 45 = 1620/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/360 + 392/360 = 1620 + 392/360 = 2012/360
  5. 2012/360 simplified gives 503/90
  6. So, 36/8 + 98/90 = 503/90
    In mixed form: 553/90

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