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Add 45/5 and 42/98

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 42/98

45/5 + 42/98 is 66/7.

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,
    42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/490 + 210/490 = 4410 + 210/490 = 4620/490
  5. 4620/490 simplified gives 66/7
  6. So, 45/5 + 42/98 = 66/7
    In mixed form: 93/7

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