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Add 98/36 and 63/90

1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 63/90

98/36 + 63/90 is 154/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/180 + 126/180 = 490 + 126/180 = 616/180
  5. 616/180 simplified gives 154/45
  6. So, 98/36 + 63/90 = 154/45
    In mixed form: 319/45

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