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Add 48/98 and 14/90

48/98 + 14/90 is 1423/2205.

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,
    48/98 = 48 × 45/98 × 45 = 2160/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    14/90 = 14 × 49/90 × 49 = 686/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/4410 + 686/4410 = 2160 + 686/4410 = 2846/4410
  5. 2846/4410 simplified gives 1423/2205
  6. So, 48/98 + 14/90 = 1423/2205

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