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Add 45/18 and 98/4

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 24 2/4

45/18 + 98/4 is 27/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   45/18 = 45 × 2/18 × 2 = 90/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   98/4 = 98 × 9/4 × 9 = 882/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/36 + 882/36 = 90 + 882/36 = 972/36
5. 972/36 simplified gives 27/1
6. So, 45/18 + 98/4 = 27/1

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