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Add 54/90 and 10/98

54/90 + 10/98 is 172/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    54/90 = 54 × 49/90 × 49 = 2646/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    10/98 = 10 × 45/98 × 45 = 450/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/4410 + 450/4410 = 2646 + 450/4410 = 3096/4410
  5. 3096/4410 simplified gives 172/245
  6. So, 54/90 + 10/98 = 172/245

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