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Add 2/98 and 16/45

2/98 + 16/45 is 829/2205.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    2/98 = 2 × 45/98 × 45 = 90/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    16/45 = 16 × 98/45 × 98 = 1568/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/4410 + 1568/4410 = 90 + 1568/4410 = 1658/4410
  5. 1658/4410 simplified gives 829/2205
  6. So, 2/98 + 16/45 = 829/2205

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