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Add 20/30 and 98/45

1^st number: 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

20/30 + 98/45 is 128/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/90 + 196/90 = 60 + 196/90 = 256/90
5. 256/90 simplified gives 128/45
6. So, 20/30 + 98/45 = 128/45
   In mixed form: 238/45

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