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Add 28/98 and 1/45

28/98 + 1/45 is 97/315.

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,
    28/98 = 28 × 45/98 × 45 = 1260/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    1/45 = 1 × 98/45 × 98 = 98/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/4410 + 98/4410 = 1260 + 98/4410 = 1358/4410
  5. 1358/4410 simplified gives 97/315
  6. So, 28/98 + 1/45 = 97/315

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