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Add 98/18 and 4/90

1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 4/90

98/18 + 4/90 is 247/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/90 + 4/90 = 490 + 4/90 = 494/90
  5. 494/90 simplified gives 247/45
  6. So, 98/18 + 4/90 = 247/45
    In mixed form: 522/45

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