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Add 1/98 and 49/45

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 4/45

1/98 + 49/45 is 4847/4410.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    49/45 = 49 × 98/45 × 98 = 4802/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/4410 + 4802/4410 = 45 + 4802/4410 = 4847/4410
  5. So, 1/98 + 49/45 = 4847/4410
    In mixed form: 1437/4410

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