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Add 75/98 and 48/90

75/98 + 48/90 is 1909/1470.

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  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,
    75/98 = 75 × 45/98 × 45 = 3375/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    48/90 = 48 × 49/90 × 49 = 2352/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/4410 + 2352/4410 = 3375 + 2352/4410 = 5727/4410
  5. 5727/4410 simplified gives 1909/1470
  6. So, 75/98 + 48/90 = 1909/1470
    In mixed form: 1439/1470

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