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Add 6/90 and 98/80

1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 1 18/80

6/90 + 98/80 is 31/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    6/90 = 6 × 8/90 × 8 = 48/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    98/80 = 98 × 9/80 × 9 = 882/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/720 + 882/720 = 48 + 882/720 = 930/720
  5. 930/720 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 6/90 + 98/80 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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