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Add 98/49 and 48/90

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 48/90

98/49 + 48/90 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
   98/49 = 98 × 90/49 × 90 = 8820/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   48/90 = 48 × 49/90 × 49 = 2352/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8820/4410 + 2352/4410 = 8820 + 2352/4410 = 11172/4410
5. 11172/4410 simplified gives 38/15
6. So, 98/49 + 48/90 = 38/15
   In mixed form: 28/15

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