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Add 98/90 and 21/9

1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 2 3/9

98/90 + 21/9 is 154/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    21/9 = 21 × 10/9 × 10 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/90 + 210/90 = 98 + 210/90 = 308/90
  5. 308/90 simplified gives 154/45
  6. So, 98/90 + 21/9 = 154/45
    In mixed form: 319/45

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