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Add 90/98 and 9/49

90/98 + 9/49 is 54/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    90/98 = 90 × 1/98 × 1 = 90/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    9/49 = 9 × 2/49 × 2 = 18/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/98 + 18/98 = 90 + 18/98 = 108/98
  5. 108/98 simplified gives 54/49
  6. So, 90/98 + 9/49 = 54/49
    In mixed form: 15/49

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