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Add 2/98 and 96/45

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 2 6/45

2/98 + 96/45 is 1583/735.

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,
    96/45 = 96 × 98/45 × 98 = 9408/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/4410 + 9408/4410 = 90 + 9408/4410 = 9498/4410
  5. 9498/4410 simplified gives 1583/735
  6. So, 2/98 + 96/45 = 1583/735
    In mixed form: 2113/735

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