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Add 90/98 and 1/3

90/98 + 1/3 is 184/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    90/98 = 90 × 3/98 × 3 = 270/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    1/3 = 1 × 98/3 × 98 = 98/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/294 + 98/294 = 270 + 98/294 = 368/294
  5. 368/294 simplified gives 184/147
  6. So, 90/98 + 1/3 = 184/147
    In mixed form: 137/147

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