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Add 6/45 and 90/98

6/45 + 90/98 is 773/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    6/45 = 6 × 98/45 × 98 = 588/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    90/98 = 90 × 45/98 × 45 = 4050/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/4410 + 4050/4410 = 588 + 4050/4410 = 4638/4410
  5. 4638/4410 simplified gives 773/735
  6. So, 6/45 + 90/98 = 773/735
    In mixed form: 138/735

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