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Add 4/45 and 21/98

4/45 + 21/98 is 191/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    4/45 = 4 × 98/45 × 98 = 392/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    21/98 = 21 × 45/98 × 45 = 945/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/4410 + 945/4410 = 392 + 945/4410 = 1337/4410
  5. 1337/4410 simplified gives 191/630
  6. So, 4/45 + 21/98 = 191/630

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