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Add 4/98 and 18/45

4/98 + 18/45 is 108/245.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 45/98 × 45 = 180/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    18/45 = 18 × 98/45 × 98 = 1764/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/4410 + 1764/4410 = 180 + 1764/4410 = 1944/4410
  5. 1944/4410 simplified gives 108/245
  6. So, 4/98 + 18/45 = 108/245

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