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Add 2/45 and 98/49

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

2/45 + 98/49 is 92/45.

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,
    2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    98/49 = 98 × 45/49 × 45 = 4410/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/2205 + 4410/2205 = 98 + 4410/2205 = 4508/2205
  5. 4508/2205 simplified gives 92/45
  6. So, 2/45 + 98/49 = 92/45
    In mixed form: 22/45

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