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Add 45/2 and 98/80

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

45/2 + 98/80 is 949/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   45/2 = 45 × 40/2 × 40 = 1800/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   98/80 = 98 × 1/80 × 1 = 98/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/80 + 98/80 = 1800 + 98/80 = 1898/80
5. 1898/80 simplified gives 949/40
6. So, 45/2 + 98/80 = 949/40
   In mixed form: 2329/40

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