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Add 90/98 and 2/48

90/98 + 2/48 is 1129/1176.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    90/98 = 90 × 24/98 × 24 = 2160/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/2352 + 98/2352 = 2160 + 98/2352 = 2258/2352
  5. 2258/2352 simplified gives 1129/1176
  6. So, 90/98 + 2/48 = 1129/1176

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