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Add 2/45 and 98/50

1^st number: 2/45, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

2/45 + 98/50 is 451/225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   2/45 = 2 × 10/45 × 10 = 20/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/450 + 882/450 = 20 + 882/450 = 902/450
5. 902/450 simplified gives 451/225
6. So, 2/45 + 98/50 = 451/225
   In mixed form: 21/225

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