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Add 45/18 and 40/98

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 40/98

45/18 + 40/98 is 285/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   45/18 = 45 × 49/18 × 49 = 2205/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/882 + 360/882 = 2205 + 360/882 = 2565/882
5. 2565/882 simplified gives 285/98
6. So, 45/18 + 40/98 = 285/98
   In mixed form: 289/98

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