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Add 98/90 and 40/8

1^st number: 1 8/90, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

98/90 + 40/8 is 274/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/360 + 1800/360 = 392 + 1800/360 = 2192/360
5. 2192/360 simplified gives 274/45
6. So, 98/90 + 40/8 = 274/45
   In mixed form: 64/45

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