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Add 45/48 and 98/45

1^st number: 45/48, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

45/48 + 98/45 is 2243/720.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   45/48 = 45 × 15/48 × 15 = 675/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   98/45 = 98 × 16/45 × 16 = 1568/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/720 + 1568/720 = 675 + 1568/720 = 2243/720
5. So, 45/48 + 98/45 = 2243/720
   In mixed form: 383/720

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