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Add 98/8 and 14/90

1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 14/90

98/8 + 14/90 is 2233/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/360 + 56/360 = 4410 + 56/360 = 4466/360
  5. 4466/360 simplified gives 2233/180
  6. So, 98/8 + 14/90 = 2233/180
    In mixed form: 1273/180

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