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Add 98/25 and 2/90

1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 2/90

98/25 + 2/90 is 887/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    98/25 = 98 × 18/25 × 18 = 1764/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    2/90 = 2 × 5/90 × 5 = 10/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/450 + 10/450 = 1764 + 10/450 = 1774/450
  5. 1774/450 simplified gives 887/225
  6. So, 98/25 + 2/90 = 887/225
    In mixed form: 3212/225

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