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Add 2/45 and 16/98

2/45 + 16/98 is 458/2205.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    2/45 = 2 × 98/45 × 98 = 196/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    16/98 = 16 × 45/98 × 45 = 720/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/4410 + 720/4410 = 196 + 720/4410 = 916/4410
  5. 916/4410 simplified gives 458/2205
  6. So, 2/45 + 16/98 = 458/2205

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