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Add 20/98 and 45/18

1^st number: 20/98, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

20/98 + 45/18 is 265/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   20/98 = 20 × 9/98 × 9 = 180/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   45/18 = 45 × 49/18 × 49 = 2205/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/882 + 2205/882 = 180 + 2205/882 = 2385/882
5. 2385/882 simplified gives 265/98
6. So, 20/98 + 45/18 = 265/98
   In mixed form: 269/98

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