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Add 21/98 and 45/5

1st number: 21/98, 2nd number: 9 0/5

21/98 + 45/5 is 129/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    21/98 = 21 × 5/98 × 5 = 105/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    45/5 = 45 × 98/5 × 98 = 4410/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/490 + 4410/490 = 105 + 4410/490 = 4515/490
  5. 4515/490 simplified gives 129/14
  6. So, 21/98 + 45/5 = 129/14
    In mixed form: 93/14

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