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Add 98/49 and 5/45

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 5/45

98/49 + 5/45 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   98/49 = 98 × 45/49 × 45 = 4410/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4410/2205 + 245/2205 = 4410 + 245/2205 = 4655/2205
5. 4655/2205 simplified gives 19/9
6. So, 98/49 + 5/45 = 19/9
   In mixed form: 21/9

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