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Add 98/90 and 28/48

1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 28/48

98/90 + 28/48 is 301/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    98/90 = 98 × 8/90 × 8 = 784/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    28/48 = 28 × 15/48 × 15 = 420/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/720 + 420/720 = 784 + 420/720 = 1204/720
  5. 1204/720 simplified gives 301/180
  6. So, 98/90 + 28/48 = 301/180
    In mixed form: 1121/180

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