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Add 45/5 and 40/98

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 40/98

45/5 + 40/98 is 461/49.

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,
    40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/490 + 200/490 = 4410 + 200/490 = 4610/490
  5. 4610/490 simplified gives 461/49
  6. So, 45/5 + 40/98 = 461/49
    In mixed form: 920/49

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