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Add 45/5 and 4/98

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 4/98

45/5 + 4/98 is 443/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    45/5 = 45 × 98/5 × 98 = 4410/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    4/98 = 4 × 5/98 × 5 = 20/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/490 + 20/490 = 4410 + 20/490 = 4430/490
  5. 4430/490 simplified gives 443/49
  6. So, 45/5 + 4/98 = 443/49
    In mixed form: 92/49

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