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Add 84/15 and 98/90

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 1 8/90

84/15 + 98/90 is 301/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    84/15 = 84 × 6/15 × 6 = 504/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/90 + 98/90 = 504 + 98/90 = 602/90
  5. 602/90 simplified gives 301/45
  6. So, 84/15 + 98/90 = 301/45
    In mixed form: 631/45

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