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Add 98/14 and 18/90

1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 18/90

98/14 + 18/90 is 36/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    98/14 = 98 × 45/14 × 45 = 4410/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    18/90 = 18 × 7/90 × 7 = 126/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/630 + 126/630 = 4410 + 126/630 = 4536/630
  5. 4536/630 simplified gives 36/5
  6. So, 98/14 + 18/90 = 36/5
    In mixed form: 71/5

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