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Add 45/18 and 6/98

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 6/98

45/18 + 6/98 is 251/98.

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,
    6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/882 + 54/882 = 2205 + 54/882 = 2259/882
  5. 2259/882 simplified gives 251/98
  6. So, 45/18 + 6/98 = 251/98
    In mixed form: 255/98

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