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Add 80/98 and 2/90

80/98 + 2/90 is 1849/2205.

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,
    80/98 = 80 × 45/98 × 45 = 3600/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    2/90 = 2 × 49/90 × 49 = 98/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/4410 + 98/4410 = 3600 + 98/4410 = 3698/4410
  5. 3698/4410 simplified gives 1849/2205
  6. So, 80/98 + 2/90 = 1849/2205

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