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Add 10/25 and 98/45

1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 2 8/45

10/25 + 98/45 is 116/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    98/45 = 98 × 5/45 × 5 = 490/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/225 + 490/225 = 90 + 490/225 = 580/225
  5. 580/225 simplified gives 116/45
  6. So, 10/25 + 98/45 = 116/45
    In mixed form: 226/45

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