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Add 12/45 and 98/49

1^st number: 12/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

12/45 + 98/49 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   12/45 = 12 × 49/45 × 49 = 588/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   98/49 = 98 × 45/49 × 45 = 4410/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/2205 + 4410/2205 = 588 + 4410/2205 = 4998/2205
5. 4998/2205 simplified gives 34/15
6. So, 12/45 + 98/49 = 34/15
   In mixed form: 24/15

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