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Add 90/98 and 5/90

90/98 + 5/90 is 859/882.

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,
    90/98 = 90 × 45/98 × 45 = 4050/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    5/90 = 5 × 49/90 × 49 = 245/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/4410 + 245/4410 = 4050 + 245/4410 = 4295/4410
  5. 4295/4410 simplified gives 859/882
  6. So, 90/98 + 5/90 = 859/882

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