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Add 40/2 and 45/98

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/98

40/2 + 45/98 is 2005/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   40/2 = 40 × 49/2 × 49 = 1960/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   45/98 = 45 × 1/98 × 1 = 45/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/98 + 45/98 = 1960 + 45/98 = 2005/98
5. So, 40/2 + 45/98 = 2005/98
   In mixed form: 2045/98

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