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Add 5/98 and 63/90

5/98 + 63/90 is 184/245.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 45/98 × 45 = 225/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    63/90 = 63 × 49/90 × 49 = 3087/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/4410 + 3087/4410 = 225 + 3087/4410 = 3312/4410
  5. 3312/4410 simplified gives 184/245
  6. So, 5/98 + 63/90 = 184/245

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