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Add 45/25 and 98/35

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 2 28/35

45/25 + 98/35 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   45/25 = 45 × 7/25 × 7 = 315/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   98/35 = 98 × 5/35 × 5 = 490/175
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/175 + 490/175 = 315 + 490/175 = 805/175
5. 805/175 simplified gives 23/5
6. So, 45/25 + 98/35 = 23/5
   In mixed form: 43/5

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