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Add 98/24 and 45/90

1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 45/90

98/24 + 45/90 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    98/24 = 98 × 15/24 × 15 = 1470/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/360 + 180/360 = 1470 + 180/360 = 1650/360
  5. 1650/360 simplified gives 55/12
  6. So, 98/24 + 45/90 = 55/12
    In mixed form: 47/12

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