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Add 49/98 and 56/90

49/98 + 56/90 is 101/90.

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  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,
    49/98 = 49 × 45/98 × 45 = 2205/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    56/90 = 56 × 49/90 × 49 = 2744/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/4410 + 2744/4410 = 2205 + 2744/4410 = 4949/4410
  5. 4949/4410 simplified gives 101/90
  6. So, 49/98 + 56/90 = 101/90
    In mixed form: 111/90

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