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Add 8/98 and 18/90

8/98 + 18/90 is 69/245.

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,
    8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    18/90 = 18 × 49/90 × 49 = 882/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/4410 + 882/4410 = 360 + 882/4410 = 1242/4410
  5. 1242/4410 simplified gives 69/245
  6. So, 8/98 + 18/90 = 69/245

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