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Add 98/90 and 15/50

1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 15/50

98/90 + 15/50 is 25/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    98/90 = 98 × 5/90 × 5 = 490/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/450 + 135/450 = 490 + 135/450 = 625/450
  5. 625/450 simplified gives 25/18
  6. So, 98/90 + 15/50 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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