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Add 48/49 and 98/90

1^st number: 48/49, 2^nd number: 1 8/90

48/49 + 98/90 is 4561/2205.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
   48/49 = 48 × 90/49 × 90 = 4320/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   98/90 = 98 × 49/90 × 49 = 4802/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/4410 + 4802/4410 = 4320 + 4802/4410 = 9122/4410
5. 9122/4410 simplified gives 4561/2205
6. So, 48/49 + 98/90 = 4561/2205
   In mixed form: 2151/2205

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