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Add 98/20 and 4/90

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 4/90

98/20 + 4/90 is 89/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/180 + 8/180 = 882 + 8/180 = 890/180
  5. 890/180 simplified gives 89/18
  6. So, 98/20 + 4/90 = 89/18
    In mixed form: 417/18

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