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Add 49/98 and 96/90

1st number: 49/98, 2nd number: 1 6/90

49/98 + 96/90 is 47/30.

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,
    49/98 = 49 × 45/98 × 45 = 2205/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/4410 + 4704/4410 = 2205 + 4704/4410 = 6909/4410
  5. 6909/4410 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 49/98 + 96/90 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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