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Add 90/98 and 27/5

1st number: 90/98, 2nd number: 5 2/5

90/98 + 27/5 is 1548/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    90/98 = 90 × 5/98 × 5 = 450/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    27/5 = 27 × 98/5 × 98 = 2646/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/490 + 2646/490 = 450 + 2646/490 = 3096/490
  5. 3096/490 simplified gives 1548/245
  6. So, 90/98 + 27/5 = 1548/245
    In mixed form: 678/245

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