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Add 45/10 and 70/98

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 70/98

45/10 + 70/98 is 73/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    45/10 = 45 × 49/10 × 49 = 2205/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    70/98 = 70 × 5/98 × 5 = 350/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/490 + 350/490 = 2205 + 350/490 = 2555/490
  5. 2555/490 simplified gives 73/14
  6. So, 45/10 + 70/98 = 73/14
    In mixed form: 53/14

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